The city of Clement levies a 5 percent tax on the base price of rooms provided by

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The city of Clement levies a 5 percent tax on the base price of rooms provided by hotels and motels located within the city limits. This year, the aggregate room price subject to tax was $25 million, so current year revenue was $1.25 million. Clement's city council recently voted to increase the hotel tax rate to 6 percent for the next fiscal year. Compute next year's hotel tax revenue assuming:
a. Next year's tax base equals the current year base.
b. Next year's tax base decreases to $22 million.
c. Next year's tax base decreases to $19 million.
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Principles Of Taxation For Business And Investment Planning 2018

ISBN: 9781259713729

21st Edition

Authors: Sally Jones, Shelley C. Rhoades Catanach, Sandra R Callaghan

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