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I call a 14% tax rate for a single service abusive. Why does a hotel tax exist in the first place, where does that money go, and why is the tax rate higher than

by jostmey 11y ago

I call a 14% tax rate for a single service abusive. Why does a hotel tax exist in the first place, where does that money go, and why is the tax rate higher than the sales tax?

me2i81 11y ago
Because out-of-town visitors don't vote in local elections, so they are easily soaked.
peter303 11y ago
It's also a "luxury tax" because travel is considered a luxury activity, not a necessity.