Tax on HSIA
Oct 10, 2007 | 2:43 pm
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Tax on HSIA
Can anyone tell me why some hotels charge tax on in room internet and others dont? Never did get why it isn't consistent within the brand but then again, it is M arriott 
Oct 10, 2007 | 3:02 pm
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Some states tax services differently than other states do. I'm not surprised at all that some states (or localities) would tax internet services differently than others. I would be surprised if two hotels in the same jurisdiction taxed internet service differently.
And don't get me started on occupancy taxes!
Oct 10, 2007 | 4:43 pm
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It is sales tax.....im staying in CT and the sales tax on 9.95 is $1.13! (~14%) Ridiculous!
Oct 10, 2007 | 5:37 pm
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Because the tax code isn't uniform...the hotels are following the laws they are subject to....some localities tax services some dont