Puerto Vallarta and Mexico News

Puerto Vallarta and Mexico News

Deputies of Jalisco approve tax on Airbnb rentals

The initiative to collect taxes in the State of Jalisco for Internet booking sites like Airbnb and Homeaway was approved by Deputies of Jalisco and will move forward to a full vote by State Legislators.

Jalisco seeks the same agreements reached with online booking sites in Mexico City and Cancun, explained the deputy president of the commission, Rocío Corona.

The rate that will be applied will be 3% of the lodging service, that is, for a payment of $600 pesos the tax will be $18 pesos. Hotels are already obligated to collect and pay this tax.

Airbnb has grown . . .

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