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But I have to report every penny in the til on my excise return which must match both state and federal returns. So in Hawaii it may be a bit more com0licated. But I see what you are saying.
Also if I charge the guest tax on my payout, they end up paying slightly less than if I charged on the reservation amount.
Oh bother, I see how you are stuck (and why you are messing about with little white envelopes!) – your localized tax reporting is based on cash to you. I pay sales and lodging taxes on the entire amount, then deduct Air fees as an expense on my tax returns to reduce my net (and income tax).The hassle of explaining to guests about a cash or cc tax payment and collecting it – whew. Does anyone ever “forget” to pay the tax?
No never. Sine I pound it over their heads a thousand ways before they get here. It’s even in my directions to the house. 
They cannot miss it!