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Basalt, Colorado, has reached an agreement with Airbnb for the online vacation rental platform to collect lodging taxes from guests....Continued

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 Seattle City Council has passed a new short-term vacation rentals tax, a regulation package sponsored by Seattle’s interim mayor, Tim Burgess....Continued

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

Governments are more closely scrutinizing vacation rentals and home shares as a potentially lucrative source of lodging tax revenue. It’s becoming increasingly important for owners to be aware of thei...Continued

With the changing times and the explosion of short-term rentals and platforms such as Airbnb, VRBO, HomeAway, and others, many communities are looking at lodging taxes as a way to grow tax revenue. ...Continued

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

Getting lodging tax right can help to avoid interest, penalties, and back taxes owed that can result from neglecting lodging tax obligations....Continued

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

Proper accounting is crucial for the success of your vacation rental business. Here are some lodging tax accounting mistakes to watch out for....Continued