Choose whether your local levy is a flat fee per night or a percentage of your room rate, then list each room type with its nightly rate and occupied room-nights. Enter any exempt room-nights, such as under-age guests or long-stay exemptions your scheme allows, and the tool works out the tax due per room type and in total.
| Room Type | Nightly Rate | Occupied Room-Nights | Exempt Room-Nights | Levy | Tax Collected |
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Visitor levy and tourist tax schemes vary significantly between cities and countries in what counts as exempt, how the charge is calculated, and how often it must be remitted. Always confirm the current rules for your specific location rather than assuming they match a nearby area.
Whether the levy is included in a headline rate or added at checkout, guests generally respond better when it's shown clearly at the point of booking rather than added as a surprise at check-in or on the final invoice.
Since this tax is collected on behalf of the local authority rather than earned as revenue, many operators find it easier to track it separately from room revenue in their accounts, so it's never mistaken for takings when reviewing performance.
If your scheme exempts under-age guests, long-stay guests, or certain visitor categories, keep a simple record of who was exempted and why, in case your remittance is queried by the local authority.
This calculator provides general estimates and is not tax or legal advice. JWBIZ Ltd accepts no liability for compliance decisions made on the basis of this tool; confirm the exact scheme rules with your local authority or accountant.