Philadelphia STR guests pay 8.5 percent Hotel Room Rental Tax plus 6 percent PA state sales tax, totaling 14.5 percent. Hosts must register with Phila. Department of Revenue and remit monthly.
Under Phila. Code §19-2400, all transient lodging under 30 days is subject to the Philadelphia Hotel Room Rental Tax of 8.5 percent. This is in addition to the 6 percent Pennsylvania state hotel occupancy tax (72 P.S. §7210). Airbnb and Vrbo collect and remit both on behalf of hosts in Philadelphia. Non-platform bookings require direct host registration and monthly filing via the Philadelphia Tax Center. BIRT and Net Profits Tax also apply to STR income.
Unremitted hotel tax: interest plus 25 percent penalty and Department of Revenue collection. Unregistered operators face back taxes plus 1000 dollars fine.
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