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New Nevada law requires Clark County to regulate, tax short-term rentals

The new legislation overrides a ban on short-term rentals, forcing the county to create rules for vacation rental operations. ...Continued

New York City suspends occupancy tax through August

To encourage more tourists to visit the city, Mayor Bill de Blasio signed an executive order that suspended the tax from June 1 through August 31....Continued

Santa Barbara changes short-term rental enforcement in response to court ruling

In response to a recent California appeals court ruling, the city of Santa Barbara will only enforce short-term rental violations when it receives nuisance complaints about vacation rental properties....Continued

Hawaii tax authorities cracking down on short-term rental operators

The state currently has 13 investigators working on vacation rental taxes, and the Department of Taxation is getting help from short-term rental marketplaces....Continued

Court overturns Santa Barbara coastal vacation rental ban

An appeals court has overturned a Santa Barbara, California, law banning most short-term rentals from coastal areas of the city....Continued

St. Johns County passes new short-term rental rules

Operators who break the rules will first get a warning then face citations and fines for further violations....Continued

Honolulu suspends start of short-term rental registration program

Originally scheduled to begin August 1, Honolulu’s new short-term rental registration program has been put on hold by the Department of Planning and Permitting. ...Continued

What happens when Airbnb or Vrbo collect lodging taxes for short-term rental hosts?

Even if your marketplace is collecting lodging taxes for you, you may still have compliance obligations you need to take care of yourself....Continued

La Quinta passes indefinite stay on new short-term rental permits

La Quinta, California, has replaced its temporary moratorium on new short-term rental permits in residential areas with an indefinite stay to begin in May. ...Continued

Understanding the short-term rental tax reporting process

There are two different types of taxes that need to be reported for short-term rentals: income taxes and lodging taxes. Here’s what you need to know about reporting for each....Continued