Imperial Beach, CA · San Diego County
Transient Occupancy Tax Return
This return is for a lodging business, operator, agent, or owner to report transient rents, tax collected, and the amount due for a reporting period.
What this form is
The Transient Occupancy Tax Return records a business’s transient rents and tax collected for a stated reporting period. It asks for business and license details, rent and tax amounts, any listed penalties and interest, and the total amount due. An authorized operator, agent, or owner signs and dates the declaration that the statement is true, correct, and complete.
Who needs it
A lodging business operator, agent, or owner who is reporting transient rents and tax collected for a stated period needs this return.
How to submit it
Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
About notarization
This document is signed without a notary; the signer signs and dates a declaration under penalty of making a false declaration.
How to submit this form
- 1
Download The Return
Download the Transient Occupancy Tax Return PDF.
- 2
Complete The Business Details
Enter the business name and address, reporting period, business license number, and TOT project number.
- 3
Calculate Amounts Due
Report transient rents and tax collected, calculate any listed penalties and interest, and enter the total amount due.
- 4
Sign And Date
An authorized operator, agent, or owner signs the declaration, provides the requested name, and dates the return.
- 5
Submit To The City
Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a notary for the Transient Occupancy Tax Return?
- No. The form has no notary block; an authorized operator, agent, or owner signs and dates a declaration under penalty of making a false declaration.
- How do I submit the Transient Occupancy Tax Return?
- Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
- What information does the return request?
- It asks for business and reporting-period details, transient rents, tax collected, listed penalties and interest, the total amount due, and the signer’s name, role, signature, and date.
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