Occupancy Tax

[Peter17]

I just listed my property in Palm Springs, CA, USA.  the City of Palm Springs has a tax that is required when renting a property.  There is a mandatory City of Palm Springs tax of 11.50% for any stay less than 28 days. I understand that Airbnb has entered into an arrangment with certain cities whereby they will pay the tax directly to the city municipality ie. Amsterdam.  I dont see any line item whereby Airbnb collects the city tax.  I went into some of the Q&A and do see that Airbnb does not have a line item for tax.  Appreciate any help or suggestions as to what to do.  

[Derek0]

Hi Peter,

Derek here, CPA and Founder of Shared Economy CPA.  Specifically, what is your question?

[Tanya6]

Does anyone know how to remove the automatic tax collection that airbnb shows on the quote?  In my particular area, the rate is 11.5% and the rate on the quote is 6%.  I collect the tax myself on other sites and pay directly to the state and county and don't want to have airbnb doing this for me. Help!

[Scott99]

I agree. How do we get AirBNB to NOT collect and pay the tax on my behalf?

[Manuel606]

are the hunger hotels/motel in Palm Springs behind this tax?

[Michael5263]

I just found this old thread on a matter that I cannot figure out.   I see some listings in Palm Springs where airbnb calculates and collects the City Tax, but does not pay the city on behalf of the Host; I am fine with that. I just cannot determine how to get my listing to start calculating that 11.5% city tax so that its included in the Guests total amount due....help.