Article summary: In Reservit Accommodation, a percentage tourist tax is set up on the "Lodging Tax" screen (not in the tax management screen, which is used for VAT and other taxes). The "Percentage" price type applies a single rate, "Pourcentage Variable" a rate by period, with a fixed or variable cap.
Warning: this answer does not apply to properties located in North America.
The question
"How do I set up a tourist tax as a percentage and as a variable rate in Reservit?"
The short answer
In "Management of my property", open the setup of your property, then the "LODGING TAX" tile. Click "ADD" (or open your existing tax), then choose the "Price type":
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"Percentage": a single rate all year, entered in the "Rate" field;
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"Pourcentage Variable" (label not translated in English): a different rate by period, set in a grid ("ACCESS THE GRID" button).
The cap is set in "Ceiling type": a fixed amount for a single cap, or "Montant variable" for a cap by period, also set in a grid.
Points to watch
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In the grids, "Apply" prepares each period, but only "Save" stores it: without this click, your rates are lost.
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Assignment: "Apply the tourist tax to all offers" is ticked by default. If an older tourist tax is still assigned to the same offers, both are added up.
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The calculation uses the room rate excluding VAT, per person and per night, then the cap of the period applies. Run a simulation with "Make a reservation" to check the amount.
Step-by-step tutorial with screenshots: How to Set Up a Percentage Tourist Tax (Fixed or Variable) in Reservit Accommodation.
Good to know: rates and caps are set by your municipality: check them with your municipality. For a fixed tourist tax, see How to Change the Tourist Tax Amount in Reservit Accommodation.