Lege Trend: Last Minute Tax on Hotels

Georgia Legislature added a $5 tax per room per night on lodging. It’s expected to generate $200 million per year in revenue and will fund transportationn projects.

The lodging tax was a last minute swap for a tax on rental cars. The opponents to additional taxes on rental cars said it would unfairly impact  Georgians seeking temporary vehicles during car repairs. 

Tax researchers say it will cause hotels in Savannah and Atlanta to reduce revenues by $130 M annually. 

Savannah Now