SB 1746

Abstract

Creates the Short-Term Rental Operators' Occupation Tax Act. Imposes a tax upon persons engaged in the business of short-term rental at the rate of 5% of 94% of the gross rental receipts from such renting, leasing or letting. Imposes an additional tax at the rate of 1% of 94% of the gross rental receipts from such renting, leasing or letting. Provides that operators of short-term rentals shall obtain a business license from the Department of Revenue. Provides that receipts that are subject to tax under the Hotel Operators' Occupation Tax Act are not subject to tax under the Short-Term Rental Operators' Occupation Tax Act. Amends the Hotel Operators' Occupation Tax Act. Provides that re-renters of hotel rooms who meet certain criteria related to gross receipts or number of transactions are required to collect and remit the tax under the Act. Provides that a "re-renter" is a person who obtains from a hotel operator the right or authority to control the access to, or occupancy of, a hotel room located in this State and who resells the right to occupy that room. Effective October 1, 2021.