State of Massachusetts
For bookings made through Direct Premium in the State of Massachusetts after November 30, 2025, Hospitable remits and files the following taxes:
State Excise Tax: a percentage of the listing price including any cleaning fees and guest fees for reservations 31 nights and shorter (short-term rentals) and for reservations 90 nights and shorter (professional listings). For detailed information related to state excise taxes, please visit the Massachusetts Department of Revenue.
Local Option Excise Tax: a percentage of the listing price including any cleaning fees and guest fees for reservations 31 nights and shorter (short-term rentals) and for reservations 90 nights and shorter (professional listings). For detailed information related to local option excise taxes, please visit the Massachusetts Department of Revenue.
Cape Cod and Islands Water Protection Fund Excise Tax: a percentage of the listing price including any cleaning fees and guest fees for reservations 31 nights and shorter (short-term rentals) and for reservations 90 nights and shorter (professional listings). For detailed information related to Cape Cod and Islands Water Protection Fund excise taxes, please visit the Massachusetts Department of Revenue.
Convention Center Finance Fee: a percentage of the listing price including any cleaning fees and guest fees for reservations 31 nights and shorter (short-term rentals) and for reservations 90 nights and shorter (professional listings). For detailed information related to convention center finance fees, please visit the Massachusetts Department of Revenue.
Community Impact Fee: a percentage of the listing price including any cleaning fees and guest fees for reservations 31 nights and shorter (short-term rentals) and for reservations 90 nights and shorter (professional listings). For detailed information related to community impact fees, please visit the Massachusetts Department of Revenue.
Any other applicable taxes that are not listed are your responsibility to file and remit to the respective regulatory jurisdiction in accordance with state, city, and/or local laws and regulations. Hospitable will collect and pass through these taxes to you within your payout.
For more information on how taxes are managed by Hospitable, refer to How Taxes are Handled in Direct.
Hosts with properties located in these areas are responsible for assessing all other tax regulations and obligations, including state, city, and local jurisdictions.