Transient Occupancy Tax (TOT)
A tax levied on short-term rental guests, similar to hotel taxes, collected and remitted by hosts or platforms.
Transient Occupancy Tax (TOT), also called hotel tax, lodging tax, or bed tax, is a government-imposed tax on short-term rental stays. In Florida, this includes state sales tax and county tourist development taxes. Airbnb and Vrbo automatically collect and remit many of these taxes on behalf of hosts in jurisdictions where they have agreements. For direct bookings, the host or property manager is responsible for collecting and remitting taxes. Failure to comply can result in back taxes, penalties, and interest.
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