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In only few jurisdictions is a vacation rental cleaing fee considered to be a nontaxable charge. While the fee is typically itemized separately from the nightly rate–a short term rental cleaining fee is 

considered part of the total reservation cost. 

Be sure to become familiar with all of your lodging tax laws 

 on short term rental platforms to correctly inform you of your tax obligations. 

gain clarification by calling or visiting your local tax office in person.

If a vaction rental platform does collect and remit lodging tax, it may or may not is automatically apply the tax to payments guests send a host 

 the original booking. 

Take note: If pet fees, additional guest fees, extra parking fees, additional nights, etc are paid after the initial booking, be sure the listing platform confirms in writing that they take responsiblity for all potential lodging taxes.

It's imperative an STR owner ensures all lodging taxes are collected property, whether by the site platform or if collected directly. 

to propertly register with your state and city/county tax offices

Being registered with your own tax account allows repeat guests to save and book your property directly. Otherwise your diect booking opportunities may be very limited. 

Not to mention, travelers are often put off if an owner only does business through sites that charge them exhorbitant service fees. 

But my tax advisor says clean fees are not taxable

This very well might be true. But triple check yourself just to be on the safe side. So, why do I suggest this? 

Because sometimes CPAs and tax advisors assume all services or labor are nontaxable, without checking any 

For example, let's say a computer shop sells both computers, as well as a service to set them up in customer homes. The computer might be taxed at one sales tax rate, and the "service/labor" setup is considered nontaxable. A tax advisor 

, nor different types of sales tax, might assume 

 labor is nontaxable without ever looking up the applicable laws. 

There is no shortage of owners who discovered years later they were incorrectly informed. Not only were they liable for back taxes, but for the penalties and late filing fees as well. 

Be sure your tax advisor verifies and quotes the exact laws they are applying. And be sure they are not just general labor and service laws, but rather they are specific to accommodation lodging tax. 



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Are Lodging Taxes Applied to Vacation Rental Cleaning Fees?

Generally, yes. But not always. The answer depends on your specific state and local county laws.

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Convenient location: 7 miles from Chimney Rock State Park, 16 miles from Tryon Intl. Equestrian Center. 1.5 miles from Lake Lure Ingles grocery.

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Lake Lure cabin retreat. Perfect for a budget honeymoon or last minute anniversary getaway! 

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I have lived in the Lake Lure/Mill Spring area for more than 20 years, and now call the mountains my home. A Touch of Luxury Cabin and A Touch of Whimsy are both the perfect home base for travelers wanting to explore all our area has to offer:

  -  Hidden  miles (4 minute drive) to the only major grocery store in the Lake Lure area  

  - 5 miles (11 minute drive) to the Lake Lure Beach/kid water park

  -  Hidden  miles (14 minute drive) to Chimney Rock State Park

  - 16 miles (20 minute drive) to Tryon International Equestrian Center in Mill Spring

  - 55 minute to 1 hour to Biltmore Estate in Asheville

  - Close to ziplining, hiking, water activities, wineries, and much more

  - Easy access for day trips to Saluda, Tryon, Columbus, Flat Rock, Hendersonville, 

      Black Mountain, Asheville, Blowing Rock, and much more. 

  



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