Types of WORD Tax

The Board may impose tax rates for the different types of services and different types of rental items, but none of the rates may exceed the maximum rate allowed by §324.099 Local Government Code. See the rates established by W.O.R.D. for 2022.

Online Quarterly Tax Payment System

In order to pay online, businesses must first register with the activation key that was emailed when online account was established. If you did not receive one, email the WORD office at info@wordcc.com or call (830) 907-2300.

The processing fee to pay with a credit card is 2.4 percent. There is no charge for online payments made with an e-check. Businesses reporting zeros can also remit a tax form online.

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Online Tax Payment System Tutorials

Use the following link for instruction on how to Log In to Tax Payment System

Please follow the following link for instructions on how to submit your payment on our Online Tax Payment System

Permit Application Form

W.O.R.D. of Comal County Tax Permit Application. Please submit to P.O. Box 2789, Canyon Lake, TX 78133 or email info@wordcc.com.

PDF Form or  apply online

Quarterly Tax Return Form

W.O.R.D. of Comal County quarterly Tax Return Form. Please submit completed form by the due date listed below to P.O. Box 2789, Canyon Lake, TX 78133 or email info@wordcc.com.

WORD Collection Agreements With Third-Party Websites

Collection Agreements allow Third-Party Websites (TWP) to collect and remit lodging WORD taxes on behalf of the permit holder. However, lodging permit holders are required to submit an account summary with revenue collected from these TPW. The account summary must display the company name, total revenue, and appropriate date range.

At this time WORD has a collection agreement with the following Third-Party Websites:

  • AirBnB
  • Homeaway Family
    • Vrbo
    • HomeAway.com
    • Homelidays.com
    • Abritel.fr
    • FeWo-direkt.de
    • Bookabach.co.nz
    • Stayz.com.au

Tax Reporting Periods

W.O.R.D. of Comal County
P.O. Box 2789
Canyon Lake, TX 78133

(830) 907-2300
www.wordcc.com

TAX REPORTING PERIODDUE DATELATE FEES
First Quarter Jan. 1 – March 31April 20Late filing fee of $25 for all returns received or postmarked after the 20th.
Second Quarter April 1 – June 30July 205 percent applies after the 20th.
Third Quarter July 1 – Sept. 30Oct. 2010 percent applies after the 20th of the following month and permit is revoked.
Fourth Quarter Oct. 1 – Dec. 31Jan. 20$100 permit reinstatement fee plus any penalties and interest for first revocation. Please refer to Policies & Procedures for additional information regarding revocations.