Bed Tax Overview

Room Tax Overview

All business activity within City limits must be licensed by both the State of Alaska and the City of Nome. Once a State of Alaska license has been obtained, business owners must submit a Business License Application online through Localgov to the City Clerk’s office to obtain a City of Nome license.

The City of Nome currently has a 6% Hotel/Motel Room (Bed) Tax detailed in the Nome Code of Ordinances (NCO) Chapter 17.30. The tax is applicable to all room rents where the room is available for rent on a daily basis, however, tax shall not be levied on the rental or lease of a hotel or motel room for a period in excess of twenty-seven (27) days.

To make paying taxes easier, the City of Nome, Alaska has partnered with Localgov. This service facilitates secure and convenient online filings and payments. Now you can pay Sales Tax and Room Tax from the comfort of your home or business, save time, and avoid late fees. If you don’t have a computer, don’t worry. You will still be able to use a public kiosk at City Hall to submit returns and remit sales and room tax.

 

Localgov offers taxpayers in our community significant advantages, such as: 

  • Automatic calculation of taxes and fees owed. 
  • Secure processing that keeps your data safe. 
  • Multiple payment options, including ACH/EFT drafts, credit and debit card payments. 
  • Payments can be made when you have time—not only during government hours. 
  • No need for paper forms, envelopes, checks, or stamps. 
  • Localgov customer service is here to help. 

 

Localgov is offering two free online training sessions on:

 

To RSVP, please call (877) 654-0021 or email service@localgov.org. Join the session and be ready to follow along with a computer.

 

If you have a conflict at those times, you may also book a one-on-one software training with Localgov Customer Service: https://calendly.com/localgov/localgov-customer-service-meeting

 

Set up your online account here: https://tax.localgov.org/login. It takes just a few minutes to get started, set up payments, and stay current with your taxes. If you have any questions or need assistance, please contact Localgov Customer Service at (877) 654-0021 or service@localgov.org. 

 

For information regarding the tax rate, filing qualifications, and penalties, please review the City’s tax information online: https://bit.ly/3AYFqJb, or call the City at (907) 443-6663. 

Room Tax Collection

Tax must be collected from the guest at the time of room rental or at the time of collection with respect to credit transactions. Collectors must file tax returns on a monthly basis online through Localgov.

The collectors must prepare and submit, on or before the 20th calendar day of the month immediately following the month in which the collection is made, a return on all gross receipts for the reporting period, including all taxable and non-taxable transactions; the dollar amount and exemption certificate identification number for each exempted transaction; the dollar amount, exception type, and name of business.

If no room tax is collected, a zero return must be filed. All taxes, penalties, and interest due shall be remitted with the tax return form.

Exemptions and Exceptions

Exceptions are specified in Nome Code of Ordinances and current list of organizations exempt from paying sales tax is provided here.

Penalties and Interest

A penalty of 5% of the sales tax due and owing shall be added to the first month or fraction thereof for delinquency, 10% for delinquency over 30 days, 15% for delinquency over 60 days, 20% for delinquency over three months or more. The Penalty for LATE FILING OF A ZERO RETURN will be $25.00. Interest shall accrue at 15% per annum on the delinquent principal amount from the date of delinquency until paid.

For more information about City of Nome Room Tax, click here.

 

Due Date

The returns must be received on or before the 20th calendar day of the month following the month in which the collection is made. In the event the due date falls on a legal holiday or weekend, the return must be submitted the next following business day.

For technical support, please call Localgov Customer Service at (877) 654-0021 or email service@localgov.org.

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