Shot-Term Rental Anchorage Tax

[Kaiden Foster]

Hi all,

Just recently listed my first property on Airbnb and I have a couple questions about taxes. If I understand correctly, Airbnb automatically collects Anchorage muni 12% tax from the guest (see article here) and I don't need to worry about it. However, when I'm looking at other listings, there is often a line-item for "Occupancy taxes and fees." 

Is that fee automatically added by Airbnb, or is that added by the host? If added by Airbnb, why don't I see it on my listing? If added by host, am I currently covering taxes out of my payout and I should add a taxes and fees charge to each booking?

Someone else listing:

My listing:

[Jamie Rose]

@Kaiden Foster - I think you have it correct. AirBnb collects the "bed tax" up front and gives it to the MOA. AirBnb has all your taxable information for the 1099 already - so that's how they get that to the Muni @Connor Dunham. 

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