Articles tagged “taxes”

As U.S. cities scramble for more sources of revenue to operate basic services we'll likely see the beginning of an even bigger crackdown on online travel agencies and vacation websites that seek to avoid paying taxes.

It seems obvious that the fuel-buying operations aren't happening where United says they are, but it's also doubtful that United didn't see this problem emerging and structure its deal so that the letter of the law was followed (but definitely not the spirit).

This is a significant ruling from a major, high-profile tourist state that will help other cities and states press for more such tax relief in that the ruling came against online booking sites that have fought against these taxes for years.

The free tax ride may be over for vacation rental owners listing their properties on sites such as VRBO and HomeAway.

The UK companies want their taxes to be on par with Italy and Spain, but will have a tough time convincing Parliament to make any decisions that might lead to a fate similar to those of the bankrupt governments.

The ailing hotel industry is a victim of Spain’s economic recession, which is prompting the government to impose taxes that actually hinder the growth of tourism, its greatest commodity.

The UK aviation industry has a different gripe than the rest of the world, which looks to rising fuel costs as the core cause of lost routes and less profits.

The Expedia settlement means its hotel-tax practices are not one-size fits all. It has to pay the full taxes in places like Columbus, Georgia, and New York, but can avoid them in locales where it has beaten back lawsuits.

The tax would be welcomed by passengers and airlines, but would drive travelers away from neighboring airports causing friction between regions.

It's understandable why the British hate the APD tax (the highest in the world), but it's unclear why the next increase, which in line with inflation, seems to be the straw to break the tourists' backs.