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Lawsuit Against Online Travel Companies Could Lead to Big Tax Windfall
As the legal battle between online travel companies and government agencies in Arkansas continues to make its way through the courts, a “conservative” estimate has surfaced that shows how much the OTCs might owe in back penalties and taxes read more >
Checking Into Tax Lawsuit, State Says Travel Sites Must Pay Up
The state of Arkansas has joined the long-running lawsuit against online travel companies over the taxes paid on the price of a hotel room. read more >
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A&P Commissions Watching Tax Case on Online Booking
Websites collect tax on rooms based on customer’s price, not the price paid to hotels. read more >
by Mark Friedman -
Cities in Arkansas See Victory in Online Travel Tax Case
Arkansas municipalities recently won a rare legal victory against online travel companies over the taxes paid on the price of a hotel room. read more >
by Mark Friedman -
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