$410 million in tourism taxes generated for communities in Florida
Summary
Airbnb remitted over $410 million in tourism taxes on behalf of Florida hosts in 2024. This significant revenue supports local governments, funding essential services in various cities and counties. Centralized tax collection laws, supported by Airbnb, streamline the process and ensure fair contributions from all platforms.
Key Insights
- •Airbnb remitted over $410 million in tourism taxes on behalf of Florida hosts to local governments in 2024.
- •The article provides specific tax revenue figures for several Florida counties, including Miami-Dade County ($28.5M) and Pinellas County ($15M).
Action Items
- ✓Hosts should understand their local tax obligations and how platforms like Airbnb handle tax collection.Effort: lowImpact: medium
Tools & Resources
- →Tax Foundation: The Tax Foundation published a report on the benefits of centralized tourism tax administration.
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