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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

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

If you’re planning on renting out your property during the 2017 solar eclipse, be sure to remember your lodging tax obligations....Continued

It has been noted before that many cities across the country are cracking down on short-term and vacation rentals.  They’re taking concerted measures to both restrict vacation rentals or to find those...Continued

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

“Be the tax, Danny.” Lodging taxes get a bad rap.  The topic of “taxes” generally makes people squirm and conjures up ominous images of black-suited tax agents.  When someone purchases a vacation r...Continued

If you’re like millions of taxpayers, you’re probably either anxiously awaiting your tax refund by now, or are dreading filing and pushing it off until the deadline — Tuesday, April 18th this year, so...Continued

There are many potential mistakes that vacation rental property owners can make when it comes to lodging tax.  With over 13 years in the industry, we’ve just about seen them all, however some tend to ...Continued

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

This week, the IRS unveiled its new Sharing Economy Tax Center to help active participants in the sharing economy navigate the many income tax considerations associated with common income-earning acti...Continued