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Online Tax Filing, Registration & Payments for Transient Lodging and Car Rental Taxes

To make your local taxes, registrations, and payments easier, the City of Medford has partnered with Localgov. This service facilities secure and convenient online filings and payments. Now you can submit and pay your tax filings from the comfort of your home or business, save time, and avoid late fees. 

Effective April 1^st, 2026, the following City of Medford tax returns are available to submit on Localgov:

• Car Rental Tax Return
• Transient Lodging Tax Return
• Online Travel Company Transient Lodging Tax Return

Localgov offers taxpayers in our community significant advantages, such as:

• Automatic calculation of taxes and fees owed.
• Secure processing that keeps your data safe. 
• Multiple payment options, including ACH/EFT drafts, credit and debit card payments. 
  • Note - Credit and debit card payments will incur processing fees of 3.2%. ACH/EFT payments will incur a flat $2 processing fee. 
• Payments can be made when you have time - not only during government hours. 
• No need for paper forms, envelopes, checks, or stamps. 
• Help is available when you need it. 

Helpful Resources to Get Started:

• Set up your online account here: https://tax.localgov.org/login. It takes just a few minutes to get started, set up payment methods, and get current with your taxes. If you have any questions or need assistance, please contact Localgov Customer Service at (877) 842-3037 or service@localgov.org. 
• Schedule a training with Localgov Customer Service and we'll walk you through how to register and submit your first filing: https://www.localgov.org/training
• Bookmark the Localgov Help Center: https://service.localgov.org/knowledge
• Need help submitting your forms on Localgov? Click on the links below to access some helpful resources. 
  • How do I create a Localgov account?
  • How do I log in to Localgov?
  • How do I submit a form on Localgov?
  • Where do I find the form I need to submit on Localgov?
  • How do I make a payment on Localgov?

How to File Your Taxes on Localgov

First, add your business into your Localgov portal:

1. Sign in to your Localgov account: https://tax.localgov.org
2. Go to the "My Businesses" page
3. Click the button "Add a Business"
4. Search for the "City of Medford, Oregon"
5. Search for your business by address or business name
6. Select your business and click the button "Add Business"
7. You will be redirected back to the Business list page
8. To view your business details and required forms, click the "Actions" button and select "View Details" next to your business name.

Next, proceed to submit your tax filing in Localgov:

1. Sign in to your Localgov account: https://tax.localgov.org
2. Go to the "Submit Forms" page
3. Search for the "City of Medford, Oregon"
4. Select the tax form you are required to file. If you select the wrong form, you will receive an error message. 
5. Fill out all required fields. The form on Localgov will automatically calculate the tax and fees due. 

Zero Dollar Filing Requirement

Every operational business must submit a monthly tax filing through Localgov, even with no revenue to declare. 

Support & Resources

• Government Support: To review the City of Medford Tax Code, click here. 
• Localgov Support: If you need technical support while filing on Localgov, please reach out to Localgov Customer Service at service@localgov.org or call (877) 842-3037.