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Does anyone else in Escambia County FL get a 4% Tax added to total rent and cleaning fees for their short term rental through AIRBNB? AIRBNB currently doesn't have Escambia county listed as a participating FL county for TDT collection. However the Escambia County Clerk and Comptroller mandates a 4% TDT be collected on all short-term rentals.
https://www.escambiaclerk.com/251/Guideline-Authority
The authorization to levy and administer Tourist Development Tax (TDT) of up to 6% is stated in Section 125.0104, Florida Statutes, and in Chapter 21203, Florida Statutes. Sales and Use Tax as stated in Florida Administrative codes 12A-1061, further clarifies the taxable rental charge to include any applicable reservation deposit and prepayments. The owner of the transient accommodation is required to collect, or cause to be collected, and ensure the applicable taxes due are remitted to the proper taxing authority on the total consideration received for the room or rental, including any amounts separately stated as deposits or prepayments.
Escambia County Ordinances 1989-7 and 2000-22 collectively establish a levy for TDT of 4% on all short-term rental income. The person receiving the consideration for the lease or rental are required to register property located within Escambia County with the Escambia County Clerk of Courts Finance Department and collect and remit the tax monthly along with a completed TDT return. The State of Florida also requires registration of property engaged in short-term rental activity for Sales Tax purposes. You must contact the Florida Department of Revenue to acquire the necessary registration forms for sales tax purposes.
Revenue UseThe TDT is levied by the Escambia County Board of County Commissioners and is administered by the Escambia County Clerk of Court's Finance Office. Under the guidelines of Florida Statutes Chapter 125.0104(3)(1), the revenue is to be used for:
In order to begin remitting the TDT to the Escambia County Clerk of Court, it is necessary for you to fill out a registration form (PDF), which will provide us with the required information to set up your account. It is not necessary for you to have your Federal Employer Identification Number or sales tax account number at this time, although, you will need to provide this information as soon as it is available.
Multiple PropertiesIf you remit taxes for more than one property, please send a current list of units on your rental program by completing the Import Property Spreadsheet (XLS). Send completed forms via email to Tourist Development Tax (TDT).
Yes I just received this tax in the mail as well. Just further researching to ensure I take care of this properly.
just started eager to know what you find out.
It's now a 5% TDT tax. And yes Airbnb charges the guest the 5%, then gives it to me at payout. I then pay monthly online my TDT tax. The Escambia tax lady was very helpful when I first set up. I was slightly overwhelmed. And she helped me back pay what I owed. I now pay monthly by the 20th of every month.
I just received a notice saying I owe this ridiculous amount in 3 years back taxes for this. I was very frustrated because I thought airbnb collected taxes to pay this, and I have a tax attorney that does my taxes so I thought I was covered. After going through my records and talking to airbnb I see that they did not collect nor pay this tax. They are set up now to collect it for me. My question is, is there a way to get the interest or the fees waived for a first time offense? Looking for any info you might have.
Thanks!
I would give this lady with the Escambia Tourism Tax office a call. Tell them the situation and they may take off the interest and late fees. It is worth a shot at least.
Ashley Walker
Account Specialist, Treasury
850-595-4829
AWalker@EscambiaClerk.com
@Robin1158 hopefully your tax attorney was able to help you draft a letter to the taxing authority.