Wyndham Rewards - Taxes and award stays

The online booking engine suggests that there may be taxes due on award stays. I looked at some of the NYC properties and the taxes can total $50/night.

Can I presume this is a computer glitch? Nobody really ever has to pay taxes (on a regular rate, no less) for an award stay, right?

Thanks.

I've never paid taxes on an award stay, Wyndham, or otherwise.

I've never paid taxes on an award stay, Wyndham, or otherwise.

I once had a Marriott in Shanghai want to charge me tax. Marriott refunded me the money, gave me a gift card for the trouble and, I believe, took action to stop the property from doing it again. I suppose you might be assessed a few dollar "occupancy tax" somewhere, but I can't imagine any US property would charge you sales tax.

Or at least I hope so!

I've NEVER EVER PAID A PENNY in taxes on a reward stay!! In NYC , I ALWAYS use and LOVE the Wingate by Wyndham!! Hot breakfast, GREAT rooms!! Great location!!