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Articles tagged “taxes”

Airlines

Illinois officials say United Airlines is running a sham fuel operation, owes state $100 million

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).

Don Babwin, Associated Press | 11 years ago

Hotels

Hawaii judge orders online booking sites to pay up to $150 million in back taxes

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.

Michael Tsai, Honolulu Star-Advertiser | 11 years ago

Hawaii judge orders online booking sites to pay up to $150 million in back taxes

Hotels

Hilton Head collects $150,000 from vacation rental owners after identifying VRBO “properties of interest”

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

Brian Heffernen, The Island Packet Online | 11 years ago

Airlines

Airlines press the government for tax and regulatory relief

We have to see the fine print before making a judgment on the airlines' legislative initiative.

Reuters | 11 years ago

Airlines press the government for tax and regulatory relief

Tourism

Overtaxed UK tourism companies launch campaign to cut VAT to 5 percent

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.

Skift | 11 years ago

Overtaxed UK tourism companies launch campaign to cut VAT to 5 percent

Hotels

Spanish hoteliers gather to gripe about pessimistic predictions for next year

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.

Skift | 11 years ago

Spanish hoteliers gather to gripe about pessimistic predictions for next year

Airlines

British airports blame air tax for scrapped routes and fewer flyers

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.

Oliver Smith , The Daily Telegraph | 11 years ago

Hotels

How Expedia wiped a Georgia municipality off the map before the city prevailed

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.

Dennis Schaal, Skift | 11 years ago

How Expedia wiped a Georgia municipality off the map before the city prevailed

Airlines

Wales government thinks about cutting the air tax at Cardiff International Airport

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

Oliver Smith , The Daily Telegraph | 11 years ago

Wales government thinks about cutting the air tax at Cardiff International Airport

Airlines

Why is another £2 tax on travelers in Britain such a big deal?

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.

Skift | 11 years ago

Why is another £2 tax on travelers in Britain such a big deal?