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Los Angeles proposal would impose new limits on vacation rental operators

Proposed legislation in Los Angeles could bring new restrictions on short-term vacation rental operators throughout the city....Continued

Vacation rental operators could benefit from efforts to boost tourism in wildfire-damaged wine country

Efforts to entice tourists back to Northern California's wine country could be a boon to short-term vacation rental operators in the area....Continued

What would Hawaii deal with Airbnb mean for vacation rental owners?

For vacation rental owners in Hawaii, an upcoming agreement could mean that Airbnb would automatically collect any state lodging taxes due from guests....Continued

The changing face of local lodging tax

Vacation rental owners need to be aware of their responsibilities in all jurisdictions — and keep an eye out for changes in local lodging tax laws. ...Continued

What charges are subject to lodging tax?

Lodging tax can get tricky to figure out when part of the bill isn’t subject to tax. Know your requirements as a host for tax collection and remittance....Continued

Know your lodging tax exemptions: government agencies

The rules on who is exempt from lodging taxes vary from jurisdiction to jurisdiction, but one of the most common exemptions is for government agencies....Continued

What defines a break in the continuous occupancy of a rented room? The long and short of it.

Do you need to collect tax on your rental? Understand what's “short term” and “long term” in your location — and what’s considered a “break” in occupancy....Continued

Texas Governor and Airbnb Provide Breaks in Wake of Hurricane Harvey

In the wake of Hurricane Harvey’s devastation in Texas, relief efforts are affecting the vacation rental industry. The state is providing tax relief, and additional help is being offered by the vacati...Continued

The Top 3 Reasons Why You Should Attend The HomeAway Summit

The HomeAway Summits are always great opportunities to learn the latest trends in the lodging industry, how to optimize your own vacation rental, and to network with other owners - as well as the Home...Continued

Beware of Men In Black!

This is a blog post I wish I didn't have to write.  I don't like to talk about things that are unpleasant.  However, the harsh reality is that there is a day of reckoning coming for many unwitting vac...Continued