Thursday, 16 February 2012

U.S. Travel Association Opposes 'Punitive' Travel Tax Hikes

A sweeping tax hike proposed by the San Mateo County (CA) Board of Supervisors punishes travelers and should be dropped, the U.S. Travel Association urged. The Board announced plans 2.5 percent rental car tax increase, a 2 percent hotel occupancy tax hike, and a new 8 percent parking tax as part of an effort to address the county’s general fund budget deficit.
 
The taxes would be charged to all travelers renting vehicles from San Francisco International Airport (SFO), staying in SFO-area hotels, or parking at SFO and local hotels.


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