Hotel/Motel Tax Revenue Management Services
To assist in the efficient administration and collection of hotel motel taxes, cities may select one or all of the services listed below:
Operation Enhancement Service
Analyzes returns of all lodging providers made during the preceding thirty-six months which may result in recommendations on any deficiencies detected and the advisability of subjecting specific lodging providers to further examination of their records. A review of local ordinances and administrative processes is also included. Upon completion of this component of the service an electronic image file of the returns and programmable database is provided to the city along with a report of the findings which includes an assessment of the local lodging hospitality market.
Compliance Enhancement Service
Performs field examinations of the lodging providers identified as potentially deficient, reports findings, provides draft notices of deficiency or letters of commendation and reviews questions and/or appeals from lodging providers found deficient and drafts appropriate response.
Revenue Management Service (New Service)
Administers the tax on behalf of the city which entails GMA receiving the returns and remittance of the tax and disbursing funds to the city on a monthly basis, enhanced reporting and delinquent payment collections. It also includes the Operation Enhancement Service and Compliance Enhancement Service on an ongoing basis as deemed necessary.
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