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Posts for Lodging Tax (Hotel-Motel Tax)

Can We Spend Lodging Tax Funds on That?

Can We Spend Lodging Tax Funds on That?

April 7, 2022  by  Eric Lowell
Category:  Lodging Tax (Hotel-Motel Tax)

MRSC frequently receives inquiries from local governments asking if a proposed use of lodging tax funds is allowable. Take our short quiz to test your knowledge!

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Informal AG Opinion Clarifies Lodging Tax Awards

Informal AG Opinion Clarifies Lodging Tax Awards

August 24, 2016  by  Toni Nelson
Category:  Lodging Tax (Hotel-Motel Tax)

An informal opinion from the Attorney General's office states that a municipality may award lodging tax revenues to a recipient in an amount that differs from the LTAC recommendations, as long as the legislative body follows the right process.

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Lodging Tax Reports: Changes to Reporting Process

Lodging Tax Reports: Changes to Reporting Process

February 17, 2016  by  Toni Nelson
Category:  Lodging Tax (Hotel-Motel Tax)

Details on the new reporting process for lodging tax reports due on March 15, 2016.

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Using Lodging Taxes for Staff Support of LTAC

August 20, 2014  by  Toni Nelson
Category:  Lodging Tax (Hotel-Motel Tax)

Can you use lodging tax revenues to pay for staff support of the Lodging Tax Advisory Committee (LTAC)? After conferring with the State Auditor’s Office, we’ve concluded that this is an allowed use of the lodging tax, as long as certain requirements are met.

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The Sun Is Still Shining: Most Uses of Lodging Tax Revenues are Preserved

May 20, 2013  by  Judy Cox
Category:  Lodging Tax (Hotel-Motel Tax)

In a nutshell:  With the passage of ESHB 1253, all the current allowed uses of lodging tax funds have been preserved except one—lodging tax funds may no longer be spent on capital expenditures for tourism-related facilities owned by nonprofit organizations. In this bill, the...

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