TIDY vs Avalara (MyLodgeTax)
Full STR compliance included vs. $400–700/year for tax filings only.
Why Pay Extra for Less Coverage?
TIDY includes everything Avalara does — tax filings, rate calculations, permit registrations — plus 1099s, HOA permits, and broader compliance monitoring. All included in TIDY's standard 3.9% fee.
Book a Call!TIDY is a Better Choice Than Avalara if You...
Need more than just lodging tax filings — like 1099s, HOA permits, or zoning compliance.
Want compliance included in your property management platform instead of paying $400–700/year as a separate add-on.
Want AI that proactively monitors for compliance changes in your jurisdictions.
Want a single platform that handles cleaning, maintenance, and compliance — not just one narrow slice.
Need help navigating HOA rules or zoning requirements that tax-only services ignore entirely.
Avalara's MyLodgeTax product handles lodging tax compliance for short-term rental operators — filing permits, calculating rates, and remitting taxes. It does this well, but it's narrow: it only covers lodging, occupancy, and sales taxes. It won't file your 1099s, submit HOA applications, or help with zoning compliance.
TIDY's AI-powered compliance tools cover everything MyLodgeTax does — tax filings, rate calculations, permit registrations, and tax remittance — plus the broader compliance categories that Avalara doesn't touch. And it's all included in TIDY's standard 3.9% fee, with no separate subscription.
Pricing Comparison
Avalara MyLodgeTax
$400–700/year
- ✓Lodging/occupancy/sales tax filings
- ✓Tax rate calculations
- ✓Permit registrations & renewals
- ✗No 1099 filings
- ✗No HOA permits
- ✗No cleaning or maintenance management
TIDY
3.9% fee (compliance included)
- ✓Everything Avalara does (tax filings, rates, permits)
- ✓1099 filings
- ✓HOA permit applications
- ✓Zoning & land-use compliance monitoring
- ✓AI-powered compliance change monitoring
- ✓Full cleaning & maintenance management
Compare Features
| Feature | TIDY | Avalara MyLodgeTax |
|---|---|---|
| TAX COMPLIANCE (What Avalara Does) | ||
| File City, County & State Permits | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| Calculate Tax Rates | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| Prepare & File Tax Returns | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| Remit Lodging Taxes | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| Consolidate Platform Data (Airbnb, Vrbo) | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| Handle Tax Correspondence | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| BROADER COMPLIANCE (What Avalara Does NOT Do) | ||
| File 1099s | ✓ Yes | ✗ No |
| File HOA Permits & Applications | ✓ Yes | ✗ No |
| Zoning & Land-Use Compliance Monitoring | ✓ AI monitors for changes | ✗ No |
| Broader Compliance Category Checks | ✓ Checks across multiple compliance categories | ✗ Lodging/sales tax only |
| PROPERTY MANAGEMENT | ||
| Cleaning & Turnover Management | ✓ Full automation | ✗ No |
| Maintenance Management | ✓ AI-powered | ✗ No |
| Digital Twin of Property | ✓ Yes | ✗ No |
| Pro Scheduling & Messaging | ✓ Automated | ✗ No |
| PRICING | ||
| Cost | 3.9% (compliance included) | $400–700/year (tax compliance only) |
What Makes TIDY Different
Avalara MyLodgeTax is a solid tax filing service — but it's only tax filings. TIDY gives you a complete property management platform with compliance built in.
Broader Compliance Scope
TIDY covers tax filings, 1099s, HOA permits, zoning monitoring, and more — not just lodging taxes. One platform handles all your compliance needs.
AI-Powered Monitoring
TIDY's AI proactively monitors for regulatory changes in your jurisdictions and alerts you before they affect your operations.
Complete Property Platform
Beyond compliance, TIDY automates cleaning, maintenance, pro scheduling, inventory, and more. One platform instead of separate subscriptions.
An Honest Comparison
Both TIDY and Avalara are transparent about what they are: technology platforms that automate compliance filings on your behalf. Neither is a law firm, CPA, or legal tax defense attorney. If you're audited, you are ultimately responsible for the accuracy of the revenue data you provide.
The difference is scope. Avalara MyLodgeTax focuses exclusively on lodging, occupancy, and sales taxes. They do this well — filing permits, calculating rates, preparing returns, remitting taxes, and handling correspondence with tax agencies.
TIDY does all of that, plus the compliance categories Avalara doesn't touch: 1099 filings for your pros, HOA permit applications, zoning compliance monitoring, and proactive alerts when regulations change in your jurisdictions. And compliance is included in TIDY's standard 3.9% fee — no separate $400–700/year subscription needed.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does TIDY really do everything Avalara MyLodgeTax does?
Yes. TIDY files city, county, and state permits, calculates tax rates, prepares and files tax returns, remits lodging taxes, consolidates platform data from Airbnb and Vrbo, and handles tax correspondence — the same services Avalara provides.
What does TIDY do that Avalara doesn't?
TIDY also files 1099s for your pros, submits HOA permit applications, monitors zoning and land-use compliance changes, and checks additional compliance categories beyond lodging taxes. Plus, TIDY is a full property management platform with cleaning, maintenance, and pro management automation.
How much does Avalara MyLodgeTax cost?
Avalara MyLodgeTax typically costs $400–700 per year, depending on jurisdictions and property count. This covers only lodging, occupancy, and sales tax filings. TIDY includes all compliance features in the standard 3.9% fee.
Does either platform guarantee I won't be audited?
No. Both TIDY and Avalara are technology platforms, not law firms. They automate filings and reduce your risk by ensuring timely, accurate submissions, but you are ultimately responsible for the accuracy of the revenue data you report. Neither platform acts as a legal tax defense attorney.
Can I use TIDY just for compliance, or do I need the full platform?
TIDY's compliance tools are part of the full platform. The advantage is that you get cleaning automation, maintenance management, pro scheduling, and compliance all in one place — no need to pay separately for each capability.
I already use Avalara. Is it hard to switch?
Not at all. TIDY's team helps you transition your compliance accounts. Since TIDY covers everything Avalara does (and more), you can consolidate into a single platform and cancel your separate Avalara subscription.
Get complete STR compliance — included with TIDY
Stop paying $400–700/year for tax-only compliance. TIDY includes everything Avalara does, plus 1099s, HOA permits, zoning monitoring, and full property management — all in the standard 3.9% fee.
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