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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

New Atlanta law requires short-term rental hosts to get permits, collect hotel-motel tax

Property owners will also be held responsible for guests’ behavior and fined when guests disrupt neighborhoods....Continued

A year later, what pandemic rules do short-term rental hosts need to follow?

With the end of the pandemic almost in sight, short-term rental hosts still must follow some state pandemic-related rules. ...Continued

San Diego takes first step toward stricter short-term rental regulations

The San Diego City Council has approved a new short-term rental ordinance that would cap the total number of whole-home vacation rentals to 1% of the city’s housing stock. ...Continued

Irvine bans Airbnb, Vrbo from transacting in the city

The city of Irvine, California, has passed a new law that prohibits short-term rental platforms such as Airbnb and Vrbo from processing short-term transactions for properties within the city. ...Continued

These states offer financial incentives for filing lodging tax returns on time

The states listed offer incentives to taxpayers to file returns on time and in full, allowing lodging tax filers to keep a small amount of the tax they’ve collected. ...Continued

Short-term rentals in Atlantic City face new regulations

The City Council passed two new laws regulating vacation rentals in Atlantic City, New Jersey, and the city is launching an online portal this week for short-term rental operators....Continued

Malibu vacation rentals will need city permits starting January 15

A new short-term rental law in Malibu, California, requires short-term rentals to obtain a permit from the city and to include the permit number in any advertising. ...Continued