When I read your initial post/question I interpreted your question to be about filing/remitting the required (lodging/sales) taxes for your bookings (not the federal/state taxes you would file on annual returns).

If we do not get a dorm room, we may be scrambling for lodging and have to pay what is necessary.   

But it turns out the sump pump came detached and lodged in its casing so the bobber stopped working.

If I travel 400 miles total, log the miles in my logbook, and have an open house for a rental property, stay 1 night in a hotel, and drive back home, are mileage, lodging, and meals deductible?

I travel all the time and my preferred method of lodging is Airbnb for 1-3 months at a time.

Gas and electric companies have to report to them, they approve rate increases, and customers can lodge complaints via the PUC. 

What about sales tax and any lodging tax, where is that accounted for?

There are some affordable options for regular folks as well as some 4k+ nightly lodges.

I’m not fond of the winter so plan on really capitalizing on skiers needing a lodge.4.

Hopefully someone will find these useful.Amazon has the Lodge 3.5" tiny little cast iron pan for $4.99.