Indianapolis STRs subject to a total tax rate of 17%: 7% Indiana state sales tax + 10% Marion County innkeeper's tax. Operators must register with Indiana Dept. of Revenue for a Retail Merchant Certificate. Platforms like Airbnb collect taxes automatically; Vrbo hosts self-remit.
Hosts must register with Indiana Department of Revenue for a Retail Merchant Certificate. State sales tax: 7%. Marion County Innkeeper's Tax: 10%. Total combined rate: 17% on gross receipts for stays under 30 days. STR platforms (Airbnb, Vrbo) collect and remit these taxes on behalf of most hosts. Indianapolis collects a transient occupancy or hotel tax on short-term rental stays and may also require a business license and permit fee. Hosts register through the city Finance or Treasury department, collect the tax from guests, and remit on a set schedule. Platform facilitators like Airbnb and Vrbo may remit on the host's behalf, but the host remains ultimately liable for compliance. Contact Mayor Action Center / RequestIndy at (317) 327-4622 for rates.
Non-remittance: back taxes plus 10% penalty plus interest. Marion County audit authority applies. Willful non-compliance may trigger criminal charges.
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