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Board hears business concerns about meals and lodging late‑fee structure; staff outlines state code penalties
Summary
Restaurant owners asked the board to reduce the 10% late‑filing penalty for meals and lodging taxes; staff explained state code mechanics (loss of 3% admin allowance, 10% filing penalty, 10% late payment plus interest) and suggested possible staggered penalty approaches or monthly filing as options for mitigation.
Local business owners told the board May 4 that the county’s late‑fee structure for the meals and lodging tax can be burdensome. Dan Gleason, speaking during public comment, said the flat 10% late‑filing penalty is heavy for small businesses and suggested a shorter, graduated penalty or a small grace period for short,…
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