Atlanta STR operators owe 8% city hotel-motel tax plus Georgia state taxes. The combined effective rate is approximately 15–16% depending on local sales tax. Airbnb collects state taxes; operators must file city portion separately.
Short-term rental operators in Atlanta must collect and remit applicable taxes. Georgia state sales tax is 4% plus local option sales tax (up to 4% additional). Local Hotel/Motel Excise Tax (O.C.G.A. §48-13-50 et seq.) varies by jurisdiction, typically 5 to 8%. Platforms like Airbnb and Vrbo auto-collect state sales tax and many local taxes. Operators must register with Georgia DOR and with Atlanta for local tax collection. Total tax burden typically 11 to 16%.
Failure to collect/remit taxes: penalties plus interest. GA DOR enforcement for state taxes. City enforcement for local Hotel/Motel Tax.
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