Massachusetts imposes a 5.7% state room occupancy excise tax on all short-term rentals under MGL Ch. 64G. Towns in Bristol County may impose additional local option taxes up to 6% plus a community impact fee up to 3%. All operators must register with MassTaxConnect.
Massachusetts imposes a multi-layered tax on short-term rentals under MGL c.64G. The state excise tax is 5.7%. Municipalities may impose a local option room occupancy tax up to 6%. A community impact fee of up to 3% is allowed for certain municipalities. Total tax burden can reach 14.7% or higher. Platforms (Airbnb, Vrbo) auto-collect all MA STR taxes. Hosts booking directly must register with MA DOR and file returns. Cape Cod and Islands typically impose maximum rates.
Non-remittance: back taxes + penalties + interest. MA DOR audit authority. Willful evasion: criminal charges.
Bristol County, MA
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Bristol County, MA
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