Overview
This article provides a comprehensive guide on how to manage city tax settings within your Amenitiz PMS. Whether calculated as a percentage or a flat rate, these taxes can be configured according to specific properties, rooms, or customer categories such as adults or children. Understanding and managing your city tax correctly ensures compliance and accurate reporting for your property.
Step-by-step instructions
Access the Tax Settings
Navigate to Settings in the sidebar of your Amenitiz administrator area.
Click on Taxes to view the city tax settings.
Configure City Tax
Click New city tax at the bottom right to create a new tax.
Name the city tax and set the rate (in € or %) or flat amount you wish to apply.
Apply Rules and Conditions
Choose to apply city tax per room or select accommodations.
Opt to include or exclude the city tax price in the room price.
Define a specific period for the city tax application if needed.
Set Age-Specific City Tax
Create specific city tax rules for different age groups.
Example
Set £2 for children up to age 16 and £3 for adults 17 and older.
Use Percentage-Based City Tax
Create it as an extra service if your city tax is percentage-based.
Example
For an additional regional tax, calculate city tax as city tax * (1 + additional tax rate).
Note
Note that city tax settings on your site are not transferred to OTAs.
Configure city tax directly on each OTA platform if they are required to collect it.
Warning
Be aware that any changes to city tax affect future reservations only.
FAQs
Can I apply city tax to specific room types only?
Can I apply city tax to specific room types only?
Yes, you can configure city tax for different room types under Settings → Taxes.
What if my city tax needs to be age-specific?
What if my city tax needs to be age-specific?
You can set city tax based on age by configuring different rates for distinct age groups.
Does changing the city tax affect past bookings?
Does changing the city tax affect past bookings?
No, changes to city tax will only impact future bookings.
Is the city tax automatically updated on OTA platforms?
Is the city tax automatically updated on OTA platforms?
No, city tax must be configured manually on each OTA.
Where can I find city tax reports in Amenitiz?
Where can I find city tax reports in Amenitiz?
City tax reports are available in your charges report section.
Can I integrate additional regional taxes into the city tax?
Can I integrate additional regional taxes into the city tax?
Yes, you can include additional taxes such as regional taxes when calculating your total city tax.