Massachusetts imposes a 5.7% state room occupancy excise tax on short-term rentals under MGL Ch. 64G. Municipalities may add a local option tax up to 6% plus a community impact fee up to 3%. Fall River STR operators must register with MassTaxConnect and remit all applicable taxes.
Under MGL Ch. 64G, all short-term rental operators in Massachusetts must collect and remit room occupancy excise taxes. The state base rate is 5.7%. Municipalities can impose an additional local option tax of up to 6% and a community impact fee of up to 3% for professionally managed units. Platforms like Airbnb and VRBO collect and remit state and local taxes on behalf of hosts in most cases.
Non-remittance: back taxes + penalties + interest. MA DOR audit authority. Willful evasion: criminal charges.
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