I can't figure out how to charge taxes to my renters...

Ronda7
Level 1
Island Lake, WI

I can't figure out how to charge taxes to my renters...

...I would be very appreciative, if anyone can direct me on how to collect taxes from my renters. Where do I add that?

Thanks so much,

Ronda

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Ashley66
Level 1
Fort Walton Beach, FL

I was informed today that the website automatically adds the taxes for the website fees and anything else they charge. I hope this helps
-Ashley
Scott80
Level 10
Honolulu, HI

The other answer is *partly* correct. AirBnB adds and remits taxes only for certain cities and states (source: https://www.airbnb.com/help/article/653/in-what-areas-is-occupancy-tax-collection-and-remittance-by-... ) . There are none in Wisconsin where OP lives. OP has a couple of options: They can include the taxes in the daily rate and calculate the taxes due based on the gross collected from the guest by AirBnB and remit the taxes due to the taxation authorities (this is the option that I do). Or you can collect the taxes directly from the guest after they have booked. You can either collect it in-person from the guest or you can calculate it and submit it as a "special offer"  and remit the amounts collected. (source: https://www.airbnb.com/help/article/654/what-is-occupancy-tax--do-i-need-to-collect-or-pay-it ) Of course, you are required to disclose whether or not taxes are included and how they are being collected. I put my disclosure in the "other things to note" section of the detailed description.  "All taxes are included in the published daily rate. The unit is owned by SMD LLC, General Excise and Transient Accommodation Tax number: W(PHONE NUMBER HIDDEN)" For some reason, AirBnB redacts the Tax ID number, but I leave it in there because I feel affirmatively stating that information gives the listing more credibility.

Thank you Ashley & Scott. I appreciate you both taking the time to help me. Ronda