South Lake Tahoe, CA · El Dorado County
Transient Occupancy Tax Return for Motel/Hotel
Motel and hotel operators use this return to report transient occupancy tax, tourism district charges, and rental activity to the City of South Lake Tahoe.
What this form is
Motel and hotel operators use this return to report rental income, calculate taxes and tourism district charges, and remit the amount due for each reporting period. The form says all rental operators must submit a report for each period, even if no rent was received. It asks for business and property details, rental amounts, deductions, nights rented, payment calculations, and a signed certification.
Who needs it
Motel and hotel operators must submit a return for each reporting period, including periods with no rent received.
How to submit it
Return the signed form and remittance to City of South Lake Tahoe TOT Collections, 1901 Lisa Maloff Way, Suite 210, S. Lake Tahoe, CA 96150. Return it by the 15th of the month following the period ending date; postmarks are not accepted.
About notarization
This return is signed without a notary; the signer certifies under penalty of perjury that the information is true and correct.
How to submit this form
- 1
Download The Return
Download the Motel/Hotel Transient Occupancy Tax Return PDF.
- 2
Complete The Return
Enter the reporting period, business details, rental amounts, deductions, nights rented, tax calculations, and total due.
- 3
Gather Documentation
Provide documentation for any allowable deductions; the form says documentation must be provided.
- 4
Sign And Date
Sign, circle your title, and date the certification; keep the top portion for your records.
- 5
Mail The Return And Remittance
Detach the bottom portion and mail it with your remittance to the TOT Collections address shown on the form.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a notary for the Motel/Hotel TOT Return?
- No. The return is signed without a notary, and the signer certifies under penalty of perjury that the information is true and correct.
- How do I submit the Motel/Hotel TOT Return?
- Detach and mail the signed return with your remittance to City of South Lake Tahoe TOT Collections at 1901 Lisa Maloff Way, Suite 210, S. Lake Tahoe, CA 96150. Postmarks are not accepted.
- When is the Motel/Hotel TOT Return due?
- The form says to return it by the 15th of the month following the period ending date. It states that postmarks are not accepted.
- Do I need to file if my motel or hotel received no rent?
- Yes. The form says all rental operators must submit a report for each period. If no rent was received, write “NONE” on Lines 1 and 11, then sign and return it.
Need something notarized?
This Transient Occupancy Tax Return for Motel/Hotel doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another South Lake Tahoe form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.