Transient occupancy tax; adds Brunswick County to those localities authorized to impose. (HB1711)
Introduced By
Del. Tommy Wright (R-Victoria)
Progress
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Introduced |
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Passed Committee |
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Passed House |
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Passed Senate |
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Signed by Governor |
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Description
Transient Occupancy Tax; Brunswick County. Adds Brunswick County to those localities authorized to impose a transient occupancy tax not to exceed five percent, with any excess over two percent to be spent solely on tourism. Under current law, any county may impose a transient occupancy tax not to exceed two percent. Amends § 58.1-3819, of the Code of Virginia. View Full Text »
Status
01/24/2011: Merged into HB1452
History
- 01/10/2011 Committee
- 01/10/2011 Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/12/11 11103132D
- 01/10/2011 Referred to Committee on Finance
- 01/14/2011 Impact statement from TAX (HB1711)
- 01/17/2011 Assigned Finance sub: #2
- 01/19/2011 Subcommittee recommends reporting (9-Y 0-N)
- 01/24/2011 Incorporated by Finance (HB1452-Scott, E.T.)
Map
This bill mentions Patrick, Mecklenburg, Brunswick, Halifax, Smyth, Wythe, Wise, Franklin, Pulaski, Dinwiddie, Tazewell, Prince Edward, Bedford, James City, Giles, Craig, Cumberland, Botetourt, Amherst, Alleghany, Nelson, Rockbridge, Albemarle, Caroline, Augusta, Spotsylvania, King George, Greene, Stafford, Page, Prince William, Loudoun.
Comments
I've never heard of this kind of tax, what is it?
Most counties have some kind of transient occupancy tax (Lodging tax). Any jurisdiction can impose a 2% TOT by right. Or with the enabling legislation they can have up to 5% with 3% earmarked for tourism promotion.