A five percent occupancy tax is imposed on the rental of rooms in hotels, motels, or bed and breakfast establishments in Broome County. Exemptions are granted for permanent residents (maintaining occupancy for at least 30 consecutive days) and for certain specified exempt organizations. The tax is generated to fund activities to promote Broome County.
The initial authorization to impose the tax was established by Local Law 10 of 1977 (Resolution 77-312 dated October 18, 1977)
The operator of a hotel, motel, bed and breakfast or online remarketer must file a quarterly return with the County which computes the amount of tax owed. The return, along with a check made payable to the BC Director of OMB, must be returned to the County by the below due date(s).
- Quarterly Return Form [.doc]
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Filing Period |
Returns Due |
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December 1 – February 28 |
March 20 |
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March 1 – May 31 |
June 20 |
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June 1 – August 30 |
September 20 |
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September 1 – November 30 |
December 20 |
