5. Why do I, as a homestay host, still have to file and provide documentation?

Some third party platforms are not providing localities with sufficient documentation to tie their lump-sum payments to individual transient occupancy accounts.  AirBnB, in particular, has steadfastly refused to comply with the Code of Virginia by providing gross receipts or the location addresses tied to those receipts.  In the absence of such data, there is no way for the City to determine where these payments should be applied.  By providing documentation, the City will be able to allocate tax amounts remitted on your behalf by third party intermediaries to your individual account. 

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1. How is transient occupancy tax filed and assessed?
2. Can I file and pay online?
3. What constitutes an exempt rental? What documentation should I provide to corroborate exempt rentals?
4. But AirBnB says they are paying all of my taxes for me…
5. 5. Why do I, as a homestay host, still have to file and provide documentation?