Tourist Tax
Tourist Tax
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The tourist tax, also known as tourist development tax, resort tax, or bed tax, is a 12% tax on rentals or leases of six months or less. It is composed of two parts: 5% is to be collected and remitted to the Tax Collector, while 7% is the sales and use tax to be collected and remitted to the Florida Department of Revenue. These tax requirements are established by the State of Florida and local county governments.
Please be aware that the Manatee County Tax Collector's office does not have agreements with third-party platforms such as Airbnb, HomeAway, or VRBO. Therefore, it is your responsibility to collect and remit the 5% Tourist Tax to our office.
This tax applies to anyone who rents, leases, lets, or grants a license for the use of living quarters or accommodations for six months or less, regardless of their state or country of residence. For more details, please refer to Florida Statute 125.0104.
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What is required for Tourist Tax?
Register with the Manatee County Tax Collector's Office
Register with the Florida Department of Revenue
For questions or further information please call 941-343-0201.
Register with the Florida Department of Business & Professional Regulations
For questions or further information please call 850-487-1395.
Register with the following cities for a Local Business Tax Receipt and/or Certificate of Registration:
Town of Longboat Key
Contact Town Clerk
941-316-1999
Anna Maria Island
Contact Administration Office
941-708-6130 ext. 110
City of Bradenton
Contact City Hall
941-932-9425
Tourist Tax System and Forms
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