An Act amending Title 16 (Counties) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in hotel tax, further providing for hotel room rental tax in third through eighth class counties.
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- Introduced
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill amends Pennsylvania law to require hotel operators and booking agents in counties ranked as third through eighth class to report transaction information on a monthly or quarterly basis. Counties can impose penalties, up to $250 per day, for failure to provide accurate and timely reports, which must include details about accommodations, fees, taxes remitted, and patron information. The goal is to improve the accuracy and timeliness of hotel room rental tax collection.
Key provisions
- Requires hotel operators and booking agents in third through eighth class counties to report transaction information.
- Reporting frequency is monthly or quarterly.
- Transaction information includes details about accommodations, fees, and taxes.
- Penalties for non-compliance can reach $250 per day.
- The law defines key terms such as ‘accommodation fee,’ ‘discount room charge,’ and ‘rent’.
- Counties can establish ordinances to implement these reporting requirements.
- Requires reporting of patron information, including dates of occupancy and monetary value of consideration.
- The act takes effect 60 days after it is passed.
Who is affected
- Hotel operators
- Booking agents
- Third through eighth class counties
- Transient guests/patrons
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- Pn 1350 Html
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Primary sponsor
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Patrick Stefano
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