“The Tourism Taxes Authority for the Hospitality Industry”
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Transient occupancy tax (TOT), hotel/motel occupancy tax (HOT), tourist tax, tourist development tax, permissive lodging tax, lodging facility use tax, bed tax, room occupancy tax, gross receipts meal tax, mixed drink tax, restaurant tax, “bed, board, beverage” aka BBB tax, license recoupment fee, state rental surcharge, concession recovery fee and airport facility/access fees are various monikers used to collect additional funds from travelers. These taxes and fees are “generally” designated to fund tourism marketing organizations (CVBs/DMOs), but as you will so often find that is not always the case. TourismTax.com will explore the many issues pertaining to tourism taxes – we invite you to stay tuned. Special Report (PDF File) Taxation of Online Travel Services: Lawsuits Generally Not Succeeding In Effort to Expand Hotel Taxes. (May 2012) Special Report (PDF File) Cities Pursue Discriminatory Taxation of Online Travel Services. (February 2012) Please
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