What taxes does MyLodgeTax handle?

U.S. lodging taxes (HOT, TOT, occupancy) across 11,000+ jurisdictions.

How much does it cost?

$27/month/property + $299 setup; custom Pro/Enterprise.

OwnerRez, Streamline, VRMB; API for others.

Does Avalara MyLodgeTax file taxes automatically or do I still need an accountant?

MyLodgeTax handles tax registration, rate calculation, filing, and remittance in most jurisdictions. For complex multi-state portfolios or income tax planning, you may still benefit from an accountant, but MyLodgeTax eliminates the manual lodging tax compliance burden.

Avalara MyLodgeTax Review: Lodging Tax Compliance (2026)

Item: Avalara MyLodgeTax
Rating: 87
Author: STR Specialist

1 min readUpdated 2026-02-18Reviewed by STR Specialist

Overview

Avalara MyLodgeTax automates U.S. lodging tax compliance for vacation rental owners and managers, handling 11,000+ jurisdictions, rate lookup, calculation, filing, and remittance. It integrates with PMS like OwnerRez and Streamline for seamless transaction sync.

Pricing starts at $27/month per property plus $299 setup, scaling with volume. Ideal for multi‑state portfolios avoiding manual tax headaches, though it doesn't cover IRS income taxes.

Avalara MyLodgeTax

Tax Compliance

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Professional rating

4.4/5

Rubric score

87/100

4.4/5

Verdict: Avalara MyLodgeTax is a top-tier choice for property managers and teams. Highly recommended.

At a glance

What it does

Covers 11,000+ U.S. jurisdictions with accurate rate lookup, calculation, filing and remittance across city/county/state taxes.
PMS integrations (OwnerRez, Streamline) pull transaction data for automatic compliance workflows.
Rate lookup tool and exemption handling for complex multi‑jurisdiction portfolios.

Best for

Property managers and teams
Hosts who want a clean UI
Automation-first workflows

Not ideal for

U.S.‑only; no international VAT/GST.
$299 setup fee per property adds up for large portfolios.

Pros & Cons

Highlights and considerations for Avalara MyLodgeTax.

Pros

Covers 11,000+ U.S. jurisdictions with accurate rate lookup, calculation, filing and remittance across city/county/state taxes.
PMS integrations (OwnerRez, Streamline) pull transaction data for automatic compliance workflows.
Rate lookup tool and exemption handling for complex multi‑jurisdiction portfolios.
Monthly/quarterly filing options with audit trails and nexus tracking.
Enterprise scalability for large managers with custom onboarding.

Cons

U.S.‑only; no international VAT/GST.
$299 setup fee per property adds up for large portfolios.
Doesn't handle IRS income taxes or marketplace platform collections (Airbnb/Vrbo).
Pricing not fully transparent beyond starter tier; custom quotes for Pro/Enterprise.
Requires clean PMS data for accuracy; manual cleanup may be needed.

Scores

87/100

We test against our tax-compliance rubric (jurisdiction coverage, filing automation, accuracy, PMS sync, etc.). Scores use a 100-point scale.

Strong in filing sync and filing automation; weaker in setup for tax compliance.

Setup

7/10

Filing sync

9/10

Filing automation

9/10

Jurisdiction coverage

8/10

Ease of use

8/10

Team & scale

9/10

Support

8/10

Data export

5/5

Value for money

8/10

Reliability

9/10

Hands-on Review Notes

Pricing

Best value: Starter — $27/month per property + $299 one‑time setup.

Pricing at a glance
Plan	Monthly	Base includes
Starter	$27/month per property + $299 one‑time setup.	Rate lookup/calculation for 1 property, basic filing support.
Pro	Custom quote (6+ properties).	Multi‑property, automated filing/remittance, integrations.
Enterprise	Custom enterprise contract.	Full automation, custom integrations, dedicated support.

Pricing at a glance
Plan	Base includes	Monthly	Per-additional	Notes
Starter	Rate lookup/calculation for 1 property, basic filing support.	$27/month per property + $299 one‑time setup.	Same rate per property.	Small portfolio starter.
Pro	Multi‑property, automated filing/remittance, integrations.	Custom quote (6+ properties).	Volume pricing.	For growing managers.
Enterprise	Full automation, custom integrations, dedicated support.	Custom enterprise contract.	Negotiated.	Large portfolios.

Integrations

Common integrations supported by Avalara MyLodgeTax.

Integrations

PMS platforms

Airbnb/Vrbo taxes handled separately; MyLodgeTax focuses on owner‑collected taxes.

Accounting tools

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Filing services

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Other integrations

PMS: OwnerRez, Streamline, VRMB.
API for custom PMS/booking software.

Trial Guide: What to Test

During your trial or demo, focus on setup and confirm daily workflows.

What to test in the trial

Verify your jurisdictions are covered and tax rates match local requirements
Connect your PMS and check that reservations auto-populate with correct tax amounts
Generate a sample tax return or filing and review it for accuracy
Test the remittance workflow to confirm payments reach the correct authority

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FAQ

Answers to common questions about setup, pricing, and deployment.

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