Are You Actually Paying All Your STR Taxes? with Pam Knudsen

On this week's episode, Avery is joined by Pam Knudsen of Avalara to break down one of the least exciting but most important parts of running a short term rental: staying compliant with lodging and occupancy taxes. Pam explains why STR tax requirements can vary across states, counties, cities, and special jurisdictions, and why using Airbnb, Vrbo, or a property manager does not necessarily mean all of your tax obligations are being handled for you. She also discusses how jurisdictions are using technology and data to identify unlicensed rentals and unpaid taxes, making compliance more important than ever. Avery and Pam walk through how MyLodgeTax helps owners manage licensing, tax calculations, filings, payments, and renewals, while also covering common mistakes, direct bookings, and what can happen when an owner operates outside the rules.

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https://www.linkedin.com/in/pamknudsen/ https://www.avalara.com/us/en/index.html

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For more information on how to get into short term rentals, read Avery’s books:

Smarter Short Term Rentals - Buy it on Amazon Short-Term Rental, Long-Term Wealth: Your Guide to Analyzing, Buying, and Managing Vacation Properties – Buy it on Amazon