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On Dec 31, 2018, Gov. Charlie Baker signed into law a bill to tax and regulate short-term rentals, effective as of July 1, 2019.

The new law applied to rentals starting on or after July 1, 2019 for which a rental contract was entered into on or after January 1, 2019.

Realtors and Rental offices are encouraged to contact the DOR for more information about the taxes and fees involved, and their obligation requirements.
https://www.mass.gov/orgs/massachusetts-department-of-revenue

Helpful Links:

MASS.gov - FAQ page on short-term rental bill

Cape Cod Association of Realtors  - Details on the new short-term rental bill 

Chapter 337 - An act regulating and insuring short-term rentals