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Short-Term Vacation Rental Lodging Tax

The Ins and Outs of Massachusetts Short-Term Rental Taxes

  • Learn how to register short term rentals in Massachusetts and handle the collection and payment of rental tax for guests thru masstaxconnect.

    By Joan Talmadge | 7/19/2019 (updated 12/9/2024)

    MA Short-Term Rental Tax Guide and FAQ's

    Learn how to register short term rentals in Massachusetts and handle the collection and payment of rental tax for guests thru masstaxconnect.

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  • The total lodging tax imposed on vacation rentals in Massachusetts varies by town. View the what your town is assessing and whether the wastewater tax applies.

    By Joan Talmadge | 1/4/2019 (updated 12/4/2024)

    Short-Term Lodging Tax Percentage by Town

    The total lodging tax imposed on vacation rentals in Massachusetts varies by town. View the what your town is assessing and whether the wastewater tax applies.

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  • Today, Governor Charlie Baker, expressed concern about the negative impact of the lodging tax on vacation rentals especially on the Cape and Islands.

    By Joan Talmadge | 7/25/2016 (updated 1/10/2021)

    A Hopeful Sign Regarding the Lodging Tax

    Today, Governor Charlie Baker, expressed concern about the negative impact of the lodging tax on vacation rentals especially on the Cape and Islands.

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  • So far, Cape and Islands vacation rentals are off this season. We believe it's the new lodging tax that's responsible and not sharks or higher inventory.

    By Joan Talmadge | 8/13/2019 (updated 9/9/2020)

    The Impact of the Lodging Tax on the 2019 Cape and Islands Rental Season

    So far, Cape and Islands vacation rentals are off this season. We believe it's the new lodging tax that's responsible and not sharks or higher inventory.

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  • By Joan Talmadge | 3/14/2012 (updated 3/6/2020)

    It's tax time – don't forget to deduct your vacation rental expenses!

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  • With the MA lodging tax here to stay, we have some suggestions about what homeowenrs should and should not do for the upcoming rental season.

    By Joan Talmadge | 11/7/2019

    Living with the new lodging tax

    With the MA lodging tax here to stay, we have some suggestions about what homeowenrs should and should not do for the upcoming rental season.

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  • if you are not already subject to the highest tax rate (14.45%), be aware that your rate could increase. And protect yourself in case it happens after you have signed leases.

    By Joan Talmadge | 10/2/2019

    Protect yourself from a possible tax increase!

    if you are not already subject to the highest tax rate (14.45%), be aware that your rate could increase. And protect yourself in case it happens after you have signed leases.

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  • By Joan Talmadge | 1/8/2019 (updated 7/23/2019)

    What you need to do regarding the new Lodging Tax Bill

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  • Including the lodging tax in your vacation rental rates places you at a competitive disadantage when vacationers compare listings by price, possibly even restricting your listing's exposure.

    By Elizabeth Weedon | 4/25/2019

    Absorbing the lodging tax in your rental rates is a bad idea

    Including the lodging tax in your vacation rental rates places you at a competitive disadantage when vacationers compare listings by price, possibly even restricting your listing's exposure.

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  • The Mass Lodging Tax on short-term vacation rentals imposes up to 14.45% taxes on weekly Cape Cod, Martha's Vineyard & Nantucket rentals starting July 1, 2019.

    By Joan Talmadge | 2/7/2019 (updated 2/18/2019)

    The Lodging Tax is here - What do you need to know?

    The Mass Lodging Tax on short-term vacation rentals imposes up to 14.45% taxes on weekly Cape Cod, Martha's Vineyard & Nantucket rentals starting July 1, 2019.

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  • By Joan Talmadge | 11/7/2018 (updated 1/9/2019)

    Lodging Tax Possibly Delayed until 2020!

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  • By Joan Talmadge | 12/21/2018 (updated 1/4/2019)

    Surprise last-minute revival of the lodging tax bill!

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  • By Elizabeth Weedon | 10/11/2018 (updated 1/4/2019)

    Preparing for the Proposed Lodging Tax. Part II: Pricing your home

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  • By Elizabeth Weedon | 10/2/2018 (updated 12/22/2018)

    Preparing for the Proposed Lodging Tax. Part I: Notifying your past guests

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  • By Joan Talmadge | 9/7/2018 (updated 11/21/2018)

    Current View of the Proposed Lodging Tax

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  • By Joan Talmadge | 10/30/2018

    Lodging Tax Update and Clarification

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  • By Joan Talmadge | 8/1/2018 (updated 8/9/2018)

    Lodging Tax Update

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  • By Joan Talmadge | 7/26/2018

    The Lodging Tax - Last Chance to Have Your Voice Heard

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  • By Joan Talmadge | 5/1/2018

    Lodging Tax Bill – Last Chance to Speak Up

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  • By Joan Talmadge | 4/5/2018

    House and Senate Approve Lodging Tax Bills

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  • By Joan Talmadge | 3/20/2018

    MA House Passes Initial Approval of Lodging Tax and Regulation Bill

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  • By | 1/17/2018

    How the new federal tax laws may affect vacation rental homeowners

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  • By Joan Talmadge | 12/21/2017

    Would the lodging tax be retroactive?

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  • By Tyler Pyburn | 12/8/2017

    Lodging Tax Update

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  • By Joan Talmadge | 9/10/2017

    Minimizing the impact of a lodging tax

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