The information in this article is relevant only for the Vrbo limited sync connection type.
This guide explains the integration between Guesty and Vrbo, how taxes and commissions are handled, and steps you can take to prevent common issues.
How taxes work
Vrbo collects and remits taxes in the United States across all states. For users integrated with third-party software like Guesty, Vrbo remains responsible for these tax obligations.
Taxes and fees sync
Manage taxes and fees directly in your Vrbo account for each individual listing. These settings are not managed within Guesty.
How taxes are displayed
Because Vrbo collects and remits taxes directly, the guest folio breakdown in Guesty does not reflect these tax amounts.
How commissions work
In Vrbo
Vrbo charges a 5% host fee or channel commission 48 hours after a booking is confirmed. If a reservation is canceled after this fee is charged, Vrbo issues a refund.
In Guesty
The commission calculation in Guesty matches the Vrbo formula. View the exact commission amount in the guest folio breakdown under Host Channel Fee in the guest folio breakdown.
Preventing common issues
Review the following points to ensure your financial data is accurate, confirm that taxes are set up correctly within your Vrbo account for each individual listing.