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Selectboard discusses implications of Waitsfield LOT tax for Fayston residents in 05673 ZIP
Summary
The board reviewed how a Waitsfield-approved lodging (LOT) tax may affect Fayston residents who share the 05673 ZIP code: online orders routed through that ZIP could collect the tax and businesses must file to claim credits; the board agreed to notify residents and contact state officials and Berlin for guidance.
Board members said the LOT tax approved in Waitsfield at the town meeting could affect Fayston residents who have addresses in the 05673 ZIP code. The minutes state that remote retail transactions routed through that ZIP code may result in additional tax being charged, and that businesses will need to make a special tax filing to have any LOT taxed amount credited.
The Selectboard agreed to inform affected residents and local businesses via the town email broadcast list. Town staff were assigned follow-ups: Madison Vasseur will coordinate resident/business outreach and Chuck Martel will contact the state for recommended next steps; the board also asked Madison to check how Berlin handles the issue. Michael Jordan noted he believes the matter will ultimately require state-level resolution.
