Overnight tourists already contribuite to local economy with their spending which is double respect to the day trip visitors. Local government raises money by council tax, a 10% increase on top of VAT 17,5% would make England one of the most expensive country in Europe, doing so it will be cheaper to go abroad even for short breaks
2006-10-12 02:46:59 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Other - Politics & Government
Does your attractions allow for inelastic additional price? Will the numbers of people spend the additional amount to come to your area.
2006-10-12 03:02:45 · answer #1 · answered by viablerenewables 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
when the government imposes additional tax it has an intention to increase income by reducing the number of consumers. so before judging the increment of tax it is better to realize the side effects of the crowd appeared in the night. Probably it may be difficult to the police to controll the wrong doers in the night than in the days time.
2006-10-12 03:03:22 · answer #2 · answered by Abel M 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, after taking a vacation/holidy across Europe this past summer, I feel sorry for Europeans. The governments tax the excrement out of people, making it more difficult for their own subjects/citizens to enjoy themselves. While its not the role of government to ensure the happiness of their subjects or citizens, putting up hinderances this arbitrarily should be such a common practice. I found it shocking that a pint of Guinness cost me more in Dublin than it cost me in the States!
2006-10-12 02:56:23 · answer #3 · answered by dbqdawg 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
We here in MI charge a 6% sales tax and a 10% occupancy for the room sir charge
2006-10-12 02:55:04 · answer #4 · answered by Mopar Muscle Gal 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I saw this recently, I think the small B&B's are calling it a bed tax.
It is ridiculess, but if you are a B&B and get paid in cash why bother recording it. How can it be collected.
Bad taxes are from bad governments to pay for their waste of public funds.
Look what happened in our old colony, we taxed the tea - we lost the colony. (USA)
2006-10-12 03:08:11 · answer #5 · answered by ian d 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Here in the USA the tax is place on that by the state in which you are staying. It is usually considered a sales tax or occupancy tax.
2006-10-12 02:52:39 · answer #6 · answered by Aliz 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's outrageous. Chances are those guests will buy in local shops, or eat in local restaurants, or drink in local bars. It should not be allowed.
2006-10-12 02:55:07 · answer #7 · answered by Michael E 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes it is cheaper to go abroad.
2006-10-12 02:58:04 · answer #8 · answered by Rich S 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
they do it in some places abroad and we have to pay to subsidise for their unkeeps. same old story.
2006-10-12 02:50:17 · answer #9 · answered by leigha 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes
2006-10-15 14:06:24 · answer #10 · answered by glasgow.guy 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋