Short-term stays owe Michigan's 6% use tax on accommodations under 30 days. Saginaw County adds a 5% hotel/motel accommodations excise tax under Public Act 263. Airbnb and Vrbo collect the state use tax automatically.
A short-term rental in Saginaw County owes two lodging taxes. Michigan levies its 6% use tax on rooms and lodging furnished to the public for stays under one month, under the Use Tax Act (MCL § 205.93a). On top of that, Saginaw County imposes a 5% accommodations excise tax under Public Act 263 of 1974 (county Ordinance #103), the maximum the act allows, to fund tourism and convention promotion. Airbnb and Vrbo collect and remit the state use tax; direct-booking hosts register with the Michigan Department of Treasury, and the county tax is filed with the County Treasurer.
Failing to collect or remit lodging taxes brings back taxes, penalties, and interest from the Michigan Department of Treasury, plus penalties on the county accommodations tax from the Saginaw County Treasurer.
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