Short-term rental & Airbnb taxes in Branson, MO (2026)
Short-term rental guests in Branson pay roughly 12.35% in combined occupancy and lodging taxes. Here's the itemized breakdown, who collects each one, and what you may need to remit yourself.
Itemized tax rates
| Tax | Rate | Who collects |
|---|---|---|
| Missouri state sales taxApplies to lodging/nightly rental sales. Airbnb has collected and remitted Missouri state sales tax since Feb 2018, and marketplace facilitators must collect state and local sales/use tax under SB 153 (RSMo 144.752) effective Jan 1, 2023. Hosts taking direct bookings need their own MO sales tax license; the city waives the personal MO sales tax license only for hosts advertising exclusively on Airbnb. | 4.225% | varies |
| Taney County sales taxes (county + jail + ambulance district)Per the city's official rate sheet for Admissions & Lodging: Taney County 1.5% + county jail 0.375% + Taney County Ambulance District 0.25%. Collected with sales tax (platform-collected for marketplace bookings; host-remitted for direct bookings). Rate sheet is dated 10/01/2020; components may have changed. | 2.125% | varies |
| City of Branson sales taxCity sales tax on lodging per the city's rate sheet. Collected with sales tax (platform for marketplace bookings, host for direct bookings). Combined total tax on lodging in most of Branson is approximately 12.35%. The 1% Branson/Lakes Area TCED sales tax does NOT apply to lodging inside Branson city limits per the city rate sheet. | 2% | varies |
| City of Branson Tourism Tax (accommodations)Sec. 82-93: 4% of the price paid by transient guests, in addition to sales tax. Host must remit directly to the City of Branson finance department by the 20th of the following month. The city states: 'There is NO platform that remits tourism tax on your behalf to the City of Branson. This includes Air Bnb and VRBO.' Late payment incurs a 10% penalty plus 12%/year interest (1% per month). | 4% | host |
What will guests pay on a Branson stay?
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Branson occupancy tax calculator
| Gross rent | $450.00 |
| Missouri state sales tax (4.225%)· collection varies | $19.01 |
| Taney County sales taxes (county + jail + ambulance district) (2.125%)· collection varies | $9.56 |
| City of Branson sales tax (2%)· collection varies | $9.00 |
| City of Branson Tourism Tax (accommodations) (4%)· host remits | $18.00 |
| Total tax (12.35%) | $55.58 |
| Guest pays | $505.58 |
Estimate only. Platform collection varies by listing site and agreement; verify rates with the taxing authorities.
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Verified July 10, 2026. Informational only — not legal, tax, or financial advice. Tax rates and collection rules change; confirm current requirements with Branson and your booking platform.