Austin |
Code of Ordinances |
Title 11. TAXATION. |
Chapter 11-2. HOTEL OCCUPANCY TAX. |
Article 1. GENERAL PROVISIONS. |
§ 11-2-4. QUARTERLY REPORTS; PAYMENTS.
(A)
A quarterly period under this section is based on the City's fiscal year, with the first quarter beginning on October 1 and ending on December 31.
(B)
On or before the last day of the month following each quarterly period, a person required to collect the tax imposed under this chapter shall:
(1)
file a written report with the department for that quarterly period, with a copy of the report for state hotel occupancy taxes required by Section 156.151 ( Report and Payment ) of the Texas Tax Code for the same quarterly period; and
(2)
pay the tax due for the quarter.
(C)
A report under this section shall be in the form prescribed by the department and shall include:
(1)
the total consideration paid for rooms subject to the tax in the preceding quarter;
(2)
the total amount of tax collected; and
(3)
the total amount of tax exemptions granted.
(D)
If requested by the department, a person responsible for collecting the tax shall provide the department with:
(1)
the names, addresses, and identification relied upon to grant an exemption from the tax; and
(2)
any other information the department may reasonably require.
(E)
The department may request, and a person required to collect the tax shall provide within a reasonable time, additional documentation verifying the information contained in the report to the City.
Source: 1992 Code Section 5-3-1 and 5-3-4(A); Ord. 031204-10; Ord. 031211-11.