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CT Tax men cometh too! BOOOOO!

jarrodski

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Seasons pass holders already pay 10% admissions fee's and they will pay 6% on top of that. Day ticket ticket purchasers will now get an extra a 6% tax on their tickets... family of 4 = $24 on top...

read this link....

oh yea... everyone in CT will get taxed more for having a job! yay income tax hikes




http://www.cga.ct.gov/2009/FC/2009SB-00932-R000693-FC.htm
Scroll down to near the bottom to see where Skiing will be affected


Starting July 1, 2010, the bill repeals many sales tax exemptions and extends the 6% sales tax to certain services that are currently exempt. Table 5 lists the eliminated exemptions, by category. Exemptions requiring additional explanation are described separately below. The bill also makes technical and conforming changes.

TABLE 5: SALES TAX EXEMPTIONS ELIMINATED


EFFECTIVE DATE: July 1, 2010 and applicable to sales occurring on or after that date.

§ 12 – Amusement and Recreation Services

The bill extends the sales tax to certain amusement and recreation services.

Under the bill, the sales tax applies to charges for activities included in major group 79 of the 1987 Standard Industrial Classification Manual or sector 71 in the 1997 North American Industrial Classification Manual. These classifications cover such activities, events, and venues as performing arts; professional and other spectator sports; museums and historical sites; zoos and botanical gardens; the amusement, gambling, and recreation industries, including amusement and theme parks and arcades; golf and country clubs; marinas; skiing facilities; fitness and recreational sports centers; dance studios; and bowling alleys.

The bill continues to exempt charges for:

1. dancing lessons;

2. amusement and recreations services provided by (a) the federal, state, or local government or other state political subdivision; (b) a nonprofit charitable hospital, nursing home, rest home, or residential care home; or (c) a federally tax-exempt entity; or

3. such services offered in a facility owned or managed by the federal, state, or local government or other state political subdivision.

The latter two exemptions apply only if (1) the activity is an athletic or sporting activity organized exclusively for people under age 19 and (2) there are no additional charges, dues, or fees for participation that are subject to the state admissions or dues tax.

EFFECTIVE DATE: July 1, 2010 and applicable to sales occurring on or after that date.
 

thetrailboss

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Yikes...that is a lot. VT only has a sales tax on passes, but it is not that high. NH here we come.... :wink:
 

drjeff

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It's not law, yet....let your state Rep. know how you feel!


Bingo, everything is still a proposal and in committee now. Nothing's been passed as of yet, but likely will be acted on in the next 10 days or so.

Let your legislator know how you feel! And remember they're spending YOUR $$ in their budget
 

Grassi21

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I think all CT residents should be charged a 1% income tax that is used for improvements at Ski Sundown. It's the right things to do.

All those in favor?
 
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Seasons pass holders already pay 10% admissions fee's and they will pay 6% on top of that. Day ticket ticket purchasers will now get an extra a 6% tax on their tickets... family of 4 = $24 on top...

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$24 is 6% of $400...so is a lift ticket $100 each??? Your math doesn't make sense..did you multiple 6% by 4 to get $24???
 

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I think all CT residents should be charged a 1% income tax that is used for improvements at Ski Sundown. It's the right things to do.

All those in favor?

why not...
Worked for Belleayre in NY... :)
 

jarrodski

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Seasons pass holders already pay 10% admissions fee's and they will pay 6% on top of that. Day ticket ticket purchasers will now get an extra a 6% tax on their tickets... family of 4 = $24 on top...

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$24 is 6% of $400...so is a lift ticket $100 each??? Your math doesn't make sense..did you multiple 6% by 4 to get $24???

LEAVE ME ALONE!!!! HAHAHAH sorry, pre-occupied with other things... 4 tickets @ 50 / ticket = 200 = $12 more dollars for the man...
 

Glenn

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Those people in Hartford just don't get it. Raising taxes during an economic downturn? Unreal. I could really go off here, but I'll keep the politics out of it for now. :evil:
 

bvibert

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This is definitely not good news. Why the hell are dancing lessons exempt from the tax?
 
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