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What’s the difference between income taxes and short-term rental lodging taxes?

In addition to income taxes, most vacation rental operators are also responsible for short-term rental lodging taxes. It’s important to understand the requirements of each kind of tax....Continued

The basics of lodging taxes for property managers of short-term rentals

Here are some general principles about short-term rental lodging taxes to help you get started on building your expertise as a property manager....Continued

How occupancy taxes work

Transient occupancy taxes are levied on facilities that provide accommodations for customers. The obvious model is a hotel or motel. But that might be the only thing that’s obvious about these taxes....Continued

Boston to delay short-term rental rules while Airbnb lawsuit plays out

Airbnb and Boston agreed that fines against platforms and data-sharing requirements won’t be enforced until a judge rules on Airbnb’s request for an injunction while the case proceeds. ...Continued

Is Airbnb taxable?

Hosts need to keep in mind that running a short-term rental is a business. And where there’s business, regulations and taxes aren’t too far behind. ...Continued

New York City cracks down on illegal short-term rentals in raid

A new ordinance could also make it easier for the city to find out whether short-term rental hosts are living up to their lodging tax obligations. ...Continued

Colorado Springs passes new Airbnb rules

The new laws require operators to follow neighborhood rules in response to concerns about issues such as noise, traffic, and parking. ...Continued

Short-term rental taxes to rise in two Hawaii counties

Starting January 1, Kauai County and Hawaii County will add local surcharges to the state general excise tax....Continued

HomeAway starts collecting lodging taxes for hosts in New Jersey

New Jersey is one of the few states where HomeAway collects more types of short-term rental taxes for its hosts than short-term rental giant Airbnb....Continued