On rentals 6 months or less the state of Florida has a 7% sales tax. The tax is shared with the county. The state keeps 6% and the county gets 1%. Marion county has an additional 4% tax that the county calls a "tourist development tax" on these same short term rentals. That accounts for the 11%. So on a $1000.00 rental the 7% tax would be $70.00 and Marion county would get $10.00 of the $70.00. Marion county would get an additional 4% "tourist development tax" or $40.00 additional. The state and county can look at websites to determine who is renting short term. If you are not collecting and paying this tax, you will eventually be contacted by the state and count.
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