Occupancy Tax in New Zealand

[Nicky253]

Hi - can anyone help me with this subject please.  We pay 15% VAT/GST here but not sure why we also have to pay occupancy tax as a host in New Zealand.   

Any clarity on this subject would be greatly appreciated!  

Many thanks

[Quincy]

Hi @Nicky253,

How have you been handling your taxes so far?

I've tagged a few hosts who might be able to provide more support:

@Canbin0 @Helen427 @Shailesh19 @Cheryl1128 @Lindsey496 @Stephanie213 @Margaret865 @Alan1938 @Jennifer4498 

In the meantime, while we wait for a response, I found these Help Center articles that you may find helpful:

 👉GST collection and remittance by Airbnb in New Zealand

👉 Responsible hosting in New Zealand 

[Nicky253]

hi Quincy - thanks for coming back to me.  We usually do our own taxes at the end of the financial year so wondering why airbnb takes both the tax and the GST (VAT)?  I thought we were all responsible for sorting the tax out?

Thanks, Nicky