Tourist and Restaurant Taxes

As of October 1, 2024, short-term rental and restaurant taxes, referred to as Convention and Tourist Taxes, are collected by the Miami-County Department of Regulatory and Economic Resources (RER), Business Section.

Beginning with the October 2024 return (due November 20, 2024), all returns must be filed using TouristExpress. Paper returns will no longer be accepted or processed.

To access TouristExpress, use the Pay Tourist Tax Returns Online button located to the right; under Online Options or click here. Beginning with the August return (due September 20, 2021), the collection allowance will only be applied to a return filed using TouristExpress.

Hotels, restaurants and rental living accommodations are subject to three types of taxes: bed tax, food and beverage taxes, and homeless and domestic violence taxes. Together, these are known as Convention and Tourist Taxes.

All business owners and operators that collect Convention and Tourist Taxes must submit a tax return monthly, even if no taxes are collected.

Tax payments are due on the 1st of each month, following the month of collections from tenants, guests and customers.

Convention and Tourist Taxes are considered delinquent if not filed online by the 20th of the month. If the 20th falls on a Saturday, Sunday or a legal holiday, the return must be filed online the next business day.

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  • Convention and Tourist Taxes
    305-375-5550305-375-5550
  • Convention and Tourist Taxes - Fax Number
    305-375-5594305-375-5594

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