Tax Exempt Status
- Tax exempt government employees using form ST-129, must complete and sign individual forms. The only exception to this requirement is a group payment when one form is acceptable. The ST-129 form permits the guest to pay with cash/check/credit card.
- Veteran organizations use form ST-119.5. This form is allowed to pay with cash/check/credit card.
- For exempt organizations other than government and veterans, Onondaga County requires hotels/motels/B&Bs to have a completed ST-119.1 form on file. In addition, the payer must be the noted exempt party noted on the ST-119.1 and is not permitted to pay with a personal credit card and/or cash.
With regard to the above, all hotels/motels/B&Bs in Onondaga County should ensure front desk attendants are trained and fully understand the importance of:
- Checking the form of payment and verify the name on the credit card or check for the payer organization matches the ST-119.1.
- Note the payer organization on the file along with identifying information (address, abbreviated account number (last 4 digits, etc.) from the credit card or check used to pay for the room.
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