The Tourist Development Tax........to pay or not to pay, that is NOT the question.  Both Collier County and Lee County have a so-called tourist tax on accomodations and related services for rental agreements up to a six month lease. If you have ever stayed at a hotel in Naples, as an example, you have paid that tax and a state bed tax whether you were aware of it or not. If you own or plan to own a property that you will rent out on a short term or seasonal basis, then you are required to … [Read more...]