STR Tax Remittance Calculator

STR taxes stack: state sales + local occupancy + tourism. Track carefully.

Gross revenue

State sales tax %

Local occupancy tax %

Tourism district %

Platform collected %

Host-owed tax

$3,150

Total tax liability

$10,500

Effective tax rate

0.14%

How the math works

Total tax = revenue × combined rate. Host owes = total × (1 − platform collected).

$75k × (6% + 6% + 2%) = $10,500 total × 30% host portion = $3,150 host-owed.

How to Use

Enter gross STR revenue.
Enter state sales tax %.
Enter local occupancy tax %.
Enter tourism district tax %.
Enter platform-collected %.
Read tax liability.

Frequently Asked Questions

STR tax stack?

Federal: income tax on net income (Schedule E). State sales tax: 4-8% typical. Local occupancy/lodging tax: 3-15%. Tourism improvement district: 0-3%. Combined transient occupancy tax rate: 8-20% of booking total. Location matters: Maine 9%, Florida 7-14% (city-dependent), California 10-18% (city-dependent), New Orleans 14.75%.

Who remits?

Airbnb/Vrbo often collect + remit on behalf of host in most states + cities. Platform-collected: reported on platform statements. Host still responsible for: owner-filed taxes in non-platform-collection jurisdictions. Local business tax: host responsible. Annual reconciliation recommended: verify platform collected correctly vs actual rate. Portfolio STR: often use CPA familiar with STR taxation.

Compliance risks?

Unregistered STR: legal risk + tax evasion penalties. Many cities: STR registration required ($50-500 fee), code inspection, fire safety verification. Non-compliance: fines $500-2,000/incident. Tourism tax evasion: state audit + penalties. Recommended: register upon listing, pay all taxes, maintain records (7-year retention).

Exemptions?

Long-term stays (30+ nights) typically exempt from occupancy tax. Non-commercial rentals (<14 nights/year): possible exemption but rare. Primary residence rental: tax-advantaged in some jurisdictions. Tax-exempt organizations (govt, non-profit): exempt from some taxes. Verify eligibility with local tax authority. Do not assume exemption without written verification.