The Columbus H-3 excise tax exemption certificate can be completed online using the FormsPal PDF editor. Follow the steps below to fill in each section of the Columbus Form H-3 accurately.
Step-by-Step Instructions for Columbus Form H-3
Step 1: Open the Form. Click "Get Form" at the top of the page to launch the FormsPal editor. The Columbus H-3 form is divided into three parts: occupant information, exemption authorization, and hotel details.
Step 2: Enter Occupant and Exemption Information. Provide the full name and mailing address of the person or organization claiming the exemption. Check the box matching your exemption reason. The Columbus H-3 form recognizes four eligible categories:
- State of Ohio and local governments making purchases for essential governmental functions
- A charitable organization paying for accommodations to assist transient indigent individuals
- Guests who have occupied a room for more than 30 consecutive days
- Accommodations paid directly by the United States government
Step 3: Complete Hotel Information and Sign. Fill in the name and address of the hotel, the dates of the stay, and any other required fields. Provide an authorized signature to validate the certificate. Both the hotel vendor and the guest must retain a copy of the completed Columbus H-3 form for audit and record-keeping compliance.
Click "Done" when all sections are complete. Download the Columbus Form H-3 as a PDF or send it by email from FormsPal at no cost.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Columbus H-3 form used for?
The Columbus H-3 is the official hotel/motel excise tax exemption certificate required by the Columbus Income Tax Division under Chapter 371 of the Columbus City Codes and Section 2(d) of the Franklin County Convention Facilities Authority Tax Regulations. Hotels use it to document why a stay is not subject to the local hotel excise tax.
Who qualifies for the Columbus hotel excise tax exemption?
Qualifying parties include Ohio state agencies and local government units, charitable organizations that assist transient indigent individuals, guests with stays of 30 or more consecutive nights, and parties whose lodging is billed directly to the United States federal government.
Related Hotel and Ohio Tax Forms
If you need related Ohio tax forms, use the Ohio tax exempt form or the Ohio Sales Tax UST-1. For hotel tax exemptions in other states, see the Georgia hotel tax form, the New York hotel tax exempt form, or the Missouri hotel tax exemption form.
