Pismo Beach, CA · San Luis Obispo County
Transient Occupancy Tax Exemption Claim
Federal or foreign government guests use this claim to request a transient occupancy tax exemption for an official-business hotel or motel stay in Pismo Beach.
What this form is
This claim requests a transient occupancy tax exemption for a hotel or motel stay used for official federal or foreign government business. The guest provides organization and stay details, certifies the purpose of the visit, and signs and dates the claim. The hotel operator records room information and submits the original with its Monthly Transient Occupancy Tax Return; a separate claim is required for each occupied room.
Who needs it
Federal employees or officers traveling on official business, and foreign government employees or officers exempt under federal law or an international treaty, use this claim.
How to submit it
The hotel operator submits the original claim with its Monthly Transient Occupancy Tax Return to the City of Pismo Beach. Questions may be emailed to [email protected].
About notarization
This document is signed without a notary; the claimant declares under penalty of perjury that the certification is true and correct.
How to submit this form
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Download The Claim
Download the Transient Occupancy Tax Exemption Claim.
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Complete The Claim
Enter the organization and guest details, check-in and check-out dates, and sign and date the certification.
- 3
Gather Proof Of Exemption
Provide acceptable proof, such as official travel orders, an agency letter, or identification.
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Submit The Original
The hotel operator submits the original claim with its Monthly Transient Occupancy Tax Return to the city.
Frequently asked questions
- Who can use the Transient Occupancy Tax Exemption Claim?
- Federal employees or officers on official business and qualifying foreign government employees or officers may claim an exemption for an official government stay.
- What information does the claim request?
- It asks for the organization name and phone number, guest name, check-in and check-out dates, and the claimant's signature and date. The hotel also records the room rate and room number.
- Do I need a notary for the Transient Occupancy Tax Exemption Claim?
- No. The form has no notary block. The claimant signs a certification under penalty of perjury.
- How do I submit the Transient Occupancy Tax Exemption Claim?
- The hotel operator submits the original claim with its Monthly Transient Occupancy Tax Return to the City of Pismo Beach.