STR permit: $250/year. NJ state hotel/motel tax (N.J.S.A. 54:32D, 6.625%) applies to all Newark STR stays under 28 days. Newark also has its own local hotel tax.
Newark STR hosts must collect NJ Sales Tax (6.625%) on transient accommodations under 90 days. Municipalities may impose an additional occupancy tax up to 3% (N.J.S.A. 40:48F-1). Tourism district assessments may add further charges in designated areas. Major platforms (Airbnb, Vrbo) auto-collect NJ Sales Tax. Hosts booking directly must register with NJ Division of Taxation and file sales tax returns. Annual rental license fees also apply in many municipalities.
Non-remittance: back taxes + 5 to 25% penalty + interest. NJ Division of Taxation audit authority. Willful evasion: criminal charges.
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