Avalara MyLodgeTax Review: Lodging Tax Compliance (2026)
1 min readReviewed 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.
Professional rating
4.4/5
Rated 4.4 out of 5
Rubric score
87/100
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.
| 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. |
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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Sources
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