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Top 5 misconceptions about short-term rental lodging taxes

Short-term rental tax confusion? We’ve got answers....Continued

Avalara report pinpoints 2023 changes for STR lodging taxes

Avalara 2023 report offers insights for STR hosts on lodging tax trends and changes...Continued

Chelan County steps up enforcement of short-term rental laws

Chelan County’s code enforcement department is now fully staffed and the county is planning to crack down on illegal short-term rentals. ...Continued

Sonoma County halts new short-term rental permits for 45 days

Sonoma County, California, has implemented a 45-day moratorium on new short-term rental permits in unincorporated areas of the county due to high demand. ...Continued

Truckee, California, caps vacation rentals

Under new short-term rental rules in Truckee, California, the number of vacation rentals will be capped at 1,255 amid concerns about the availability of local affordable housing....Continued

Commonly asked questions from short-term rental hosts: Is the cleaning fee we pay to our cleaning company taxable?

Cleaning fees actually come up quite a bit when it comes to short-term rental taxes. While your cleaning company may pay income tax on the cleaning fee you pay them, this fee is not taxable for you....Continued

Maui halts new construction of vacation rentals, hotels

Maui has banned new construction of transient accommodations, including short-term rental properties, timeshares, and hotels, for up to two years. ...Continued

Kauai approves new county accommodations tax

The Kauai County Council has passed a 3% county accommodation tax that will apply to short-term rentals as well as other tourism businesses, including hotels, resorts, and travel agencies....Continued

When do federal employees get exemptions from state accommodations tax?

If you’re renting a property out to a federal employee, how do you know if a traveler should get an exemption from state sales tax?...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