Short-term stays owe Kansas's 6.5% state sales tax plus Shawnee County and Topeka local sales taxes, and Topeka levies a 7% transient guest tax on top. Combined lodging tax in Topeka runs to roughly 16%.
Kansas applies its 6.5% state sales tax to lodging rented under 30 days, and Shawnee County and Topeka local sales taxes stack on it, reaching about 9.35% combined in the city. On top of that, Topeka Municipal Code A15-17 levies a 7% transient guest tax on hotel, motel and short-term rental receipts, so a Topeka stay carries roughly 16% in total tax. Airbnb and Vrbo collect and remit Kansas sales tax automatically; hosts booking directly, and the local guest tax, register with the Kansas Department of Revenue and the city. The guest tax applies to accommodations with more than two bedrooms.
Failing to collect or remit lodging taxes brings back taxes plus penalties and interest from the Kansas Department of Revenue. Direct-booking hosts must register and file returns themselves.
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Shawnee County, KS
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Shawnee County, KS
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