Comments on: Airbnb Still Doesn’t Understand Local Tax

By: ShellyTX

ShellyTX — Fri, 12 Jul 2019 00:23:01 +0000

You may not want to believe it, because being angry and throwing darts is easier. The Airbnb rep for Texas is Collin Ronan. I’ve met and spoken with him many times. Look him up, he’ll tell you the truth.

By: ShellyTX

ShellyTX — Fri, 12 Jul 2019 00:15:08 +0000

They do care, and they’ve reached out to cities across Texas. I really don’t think you know what you’re talking about.

By: Bill

Bill — Thu, 11 Jul 2019 17:46:46 +0000

There’s a difference between not understanding and not caring.

By: ShellyTX

ShellyTX — Thu, 11 Jul 2019 12:16:26 +0000

Why are you bashing Airbnb? You’re a host. Do your homework. Airbnb “understands” local tax. I live in TX too. Airbnb signed an agreement with the state of TX to collect the state tax. Local taxes are under local jurisdiction, which need separate agreements. The cities are responsible for signing those agreements with Airbnb, and Airbnb has reached out to individual cities, which won’t sign them for several reasons. The taxes are remitted in a lump sum, which isn’t acceptable to cities which have permitting and require detailed reports. Further, Airbnb requires cities to forgive back taxes upon signing the agreement. We are working hard as hosts to get our cities to sign with Airbnb, which is automatic 100% compliance. I suggest you do the same. There’s a group of STR owners organized in Galveston, The Short Term Rental Owners Association of Galveston, and this is perfect for their agenda. See stroag.org, and get to work!