Taxes & Fees: Salt Lake City vs Sandy
How do taxes & fees rules compare between Salt Lake City, UT and Sandy, UT?
Salt Lake City and Sandy have similar restriction levels.
Salt Lake City, UT
Salt Lake County
STRs must collect Utah sales tax, Salt Lake County transient room tax, and city business license fees.
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Salt Lake County
STR operators must collect Utah state sales tax, state transient room tax (0.32%), county transient room tax, and Sandy municipal transient room tax, plus pay an annual business license fee.
View full Sandy rules →Key Facts Comparison
| Fact | Salt Lake City | Sandy |
|---|---|---|
| Fact | Utah state sales tax ~7.75% | Utah sales tax ~7.75% |
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Salt Lake City FAQ
What taxes do I owe on Salt Lake City STR income?
State sales tax, Salt Lake County transient room tax, and income tax — roughly 12% lodging tax total.
Does Airbnb handle all my taxes?
Airbnb collects some state taxes but you are responsible for ensuring local taxes are remitted.
Sandy FAQ
Does Airbnb collect Utah taxes for me?
Airbnb collects state sales tax and TRT but you are still responsible for confirming county and city taxes are remitted.
How often do I file?
Utah typically requires monthly or quarterly filings based on volume.
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