Dalton, GA · Whitfield County
Hotel-Motel Tax Report
Dalton lodging providers use this monthly report to calculate and remit the hotel-motel tax on taxable lodging rent and report business information.
What this form is
The Hotel-Motel Tax Report records monthly lodging rent, exempt rent, taxable rent, tax, and any applicable penalty, interest, and vendor compensation. The form says lodging providers must collect a 7% tax unless an exemption applies and submit the tax monthly. It also asks for business and customer details, the reporting month and year, a certification, and any changes to registered information.
Who needs it
A person providing transient lodging for remuneration within Dalton’s corporate limits uses this report to report and pay the applicable monthly tax.
How to submit it
Remit the report to Dalton, GA, Office of The City Clerk, P.O. Box 1205, Dalton, GA 30722. The form also says card payments are accepted at the City Clerk Counter.
About notarization
This document is signed without a notary; the signer certifies the information is accurate, then signs and dates the report.
How to submit this form
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Download the Report
Download the Hotel-Motel Tax Report PDF.
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Complete the Report
Enter the business and reporting details, calculate the lodging tax, and complete the certification and signature fields.
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Check for Changes
Complete the applicable lines in the change-of-registered-information section if business details have changed.
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Submit to the City
Remit the report to the Office of The City Clerk at the mailing address shown on the form.
Frequently asked questions
- Who files the Hotel-Motel Tax Report?
- The form says every person providing transient lodging for remuneration within Dalton’s corporate limits must collect the applicable tax and report it monthly.
- What information does the report request?
- It requests business and customer information, the reporting month and year, lodging rent and tax calculations, a signature, and details of any registered information changes.
- Do I need a notary for the Hotel-Motel Tax Report?
- No. The report is signed without a notary; the signer certifies the information is accurate and signs and dates the form.
- How do I submit the Hotel-Motel Tax Report?
- The form says to remit it to the Office of The City Clerk, P.O. Box 1205, Dalton, GA 30722. It also lists card payment at the City Clerk Counter.
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