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STR Occupancy Tax Remittance Calculator
STR operators must collect and remit occupancy taxes across multiple jurisdictions.
Total annual tax
$21,750
Effective rate
0.14%
Net revenue to host
$128,250
How the math works
Total rate = state + county + city + tourism. Tax = revenue × rate.
7% + 1.5% + 4% + 2% = 14.5% × $150k = $21,750 tax. $128,250 net to host.
How to Use
- Enter gross booking revenue.
- Enter state occupancy tax %.
- Enter county tax %.
- Enter city tax %.
- Enter tourism improvement fee.
- Read total tax remittance.
Frequently Asked Questions
What taxes apply to STR?
State occupancy/lodging tax (2-13% typical). County tax (0.5-3%). City hotel tax (1-7%). Tourism improvement district (TID) fee (1-3%). Sales tax (sometimes). Resort fee (some jurisdictions). Each jurisdiction has separate filing + payment schedule. Missed remittance: penalties 5-25% + interest. Compliance complex — many operators outsource or use Airbnb/Vrbo auto-remittance.
Airbnb and Vrbo auto-remittance?
Airbnb: automatically collects and remits occupancy tax in 40+ states. Vrbo: similar in 30+ states. But: only for specific jurisdictions with agreements. Other jurisdictions: host responsibility. Combined host responsibilities often complex — some cities have Airbnb-specific agreements while state tax is host-side. Verify at state + local level. Don't assume platforms handle everything.
How much tax total?
Low-tax jurisdictions (TX, FL, AZ): 6-9% combined. Medium (CO, CA, NC): 9-13%. High (NYC, New Orleans, CA coastal): 12-18%. Maximum (Hawaii Maui: 17.5% combined after 2024 increase): 17.5%+. On $150k gross revenue: $9-26k annual tax remittance. Typically visible on guest-facing rate (not pocketed by host).
Compliance tools?
Platforms: Avalara MyLodgeTax, HostBooks, Lodgify. Manual: spreadsheet + state websites. Most STR operators with 5+ properties use Avalara or similar ($25-75/property/month). Alternative: bookkeeper familiar with hospitality. Missing a single city tax filing can trigger audit across all locations. Don't skip — invest in compliance early.
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