Fargo lodging stays under 30 days carry a city lodging tax of about 7 percent on top of the 5 percent state sales tax, producing a combined rate near 12 percent.
The City of Fargo levies a lodging tax to fund tourism promotion through Fargo-Moorhead CVB and infrastructure such as the FargoDome. The total city lodging tax is around 7 percent, layered on top of the 5 percent ND state sales tax that also applies to hotel stays under 30 consecutive days. Operators must register with the ND Tax Commissioner and the city auditor, file monthly returns, and remit collections by the due date. Stays longer than 30 days at the same property generally qualify for sales-tax exemption under state law.
Failing to collect, file, or remit lodging tax can lead to assessments with penalty and interest, and persistent non-compliance can trigger revocation of business licensing.
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