Transient Occupancy Tax; adds Brunswick County to those localities authorized to impose. (HB2355)
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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. Read the Bill »
Outcome
Bill Has Failed
History
| Date | Action |
|---|---|
| 01/12/2011 | Committee |
| 01/12/2011 | Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/12/11 11103254D |
| 01/12/2011 | Referred to Committee on Finance |
| 01/15/2011 | Impact statement from TAX (HB2355) |
| 01/19/2011 | Assigned Finance sub: #2 |
| 02/08/2011 | Left in Finance |
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.