Tax Exemption

Two different taxes can be exempted for city business travel. Each has its own requirements.

City hotel/motel excise tax (8%)

• Present a completed Hotel-Motel Excise Tax form at check-in.

State tax (8.9%)
The payment must come directly from the tax-exempt entity. Choose one of the following payment methods:

• City credit card (a card in both your name and the city's name). Provide a completed ST-5 Certificate of Exemption, the city credit card, and a photocopy of the card as backup documentation for the state.
• Check issued from a bank account owned by the tax-exempt entity.
• Wire transfer sent directly from the tax-exempt entity's bank account.

What do I need to bring to check-in?

• A properly executed ST-5 Certificate of Exemption.
• A properly executed Hotel-Motel Excise Tax form.
• Proof of direct payment by the entity: the credit card or a photocopy of it, a check, or a wire confirmation.

What if I won't have the city credit card with me at check-in?

Submit a credit card authorization form at least 7 business days before your check-in date. This also applies if the name on the card does not match the hotel guest. A photocopy of the card must still be presented at check-in to receive the 8.9% state tax exemption.

To submit the authorization:

• Call the Omni call center at 1-800-843-6664, or
• Email onlinepayment@omnihotels.com. This is especially helpful if you have many confirmation numbers. Expect a response within 48 hours.

Alternative payment options

• Check: A check issued from a bank account owned by the tax-exempt entity.*
• Money Wire: A wire transfer directly from the tax-exempt entity’s bank account.

*If paying by check, payment must be mailed by Friday, January 8 in order to arrive before check-in. Confirmation number for the reservation needs to be included.

Mail check to:
Attention: Accounts Receivable
190 Marietta St NW
Atlanta, GA 30303

Additional Information

If the guest is paying by CITY credit card, they will not have with them during check-in:

• A credit card authorization form must be submitted at least 7 business days prior to arrival.
• A photocopy of the credit card must be presented at check-in to receive the 8.9% state tax exemption.

Presenting Required Documentation at Check-In

Attendees must provide:

• A properly executed ST-5 Certificate of Exemption. (ST-5 form)
• A properly executed Hotel-Motel Excise Tax
• Proof of direct payment (credit card or photocopy of credit card, check, or wire from the entity).

Important Note

Personal credit cards do not qualify for state tax exemption. The payment must be made directly by the tax-exempt entity using government funds or warrants from an appropriate account.

Following these steps ensures compliance with state tax exemption requirements and allows attendees to take advantage of the exemption at the Omni.

Credit Card Authorization Process – must be submitted at least 7 business days before check-in date.

This is for use if you will not have the credit card with you or it does not have the name of the hotel guest on the card.