- Illinois will require short-term rental platforms like Airbnb and Vrbo to pay Hotel Operators’ Occupation Tax starting July 1, 2025
- Platforms that collect payments and facilitate reservations for Illinois accommodations rented under 30 days are now classified as hotel room re-renters
- Businesses with over $100,000 in gross rental receipts or 200+ transactions in Illinois within 12 months must register and file required tax forms
- Tax is calculated on the full amount charged to guests but businesses can deduct amounts already paid to hotel operators
- The change aims to create tax fairness between traditional hotels and digital platforms while adapting to the modern sharing economy
Source: salestaxinstitute.com
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