Hello all-
I am hosting people for multiple month stays. The platforms (both major ones) take out 15% of the total rental fee for this tax. My state law says the following:
"The tax rate is 15% (11% for bed and breakfast establishments) of the total payment received for occupancy of the room or rooms for up to 30 consecutive calendar days. Beginning on the 31st consecutive day of occupancy by the same person, the tax no longer applies."
It appears that the platforms are collecting excessive tax. And, consequently, providing quotes with excessive taxes. One of my last guests paid over $5000 (15% of the total rental fee) in occupancy taxes for a 90-day stay.
This is a problem:
1. It appears to contravene state law (Connecticut)
2. It makes my quotes appear with high/inflated taxes
3. There seems to be nobody at any of the platforms available to answer my question about this
Does anyone know what to do in this case?