Friday, March 8, 2024

Ask Your State Legislators to Include Eliminating Duplicate Sales Tax

for Hotel Rooms in Reform Proposals 

Last year standalone legislation was introduced that would eliminate the duplicate state sales tax charged on the items required to prepare your hotel room for guests (toilet paper, linens, soap, etc.)

The legislation moved through subcommittees in the Iowa House and Senate last year, but has not been revisited this year as part of the many tax reform proposals under development. 



In just two minutes, you can urge your local legislators to work with leadership in both Chambers to include this limited, but important tax relief for hotels in their larger tax reform plans. 

We work at the Capitol everyday with lawmakers, but if they don't hear from Iowa hoteliers directly, legislators don't have context for how important this is to our industry. 

Tell Congress: Support Bipartisan Tax Package

The U.S. Senate may take up the bipartisan tax legislation the U.S. House of Representatives passed earlier this winter in the coming weeks. This legislation – if passed into law – would mean major tax savings for hotels, restaurants, and other hospitality and tourism businesses by extending federal tax provisions like bonus depreciation and expanded business interest deductibility. Right now, it’s critically important that the Senate hear from businesses across the country about the impact this legislation would have.

Join Us for Upcoming Member Coffee Meetings

April 10, 2024 | 9-10:30 AM

Highlander Hotel | 2525 Highlander Pl. | Iowa City

Guest Speaker: Amy Zeigler | Iowa Tourism Office

May 8, 2024 | 9-10:30 AM

Lashier Graphics & Signs

1601 SE Gateway Dr #130 | Grimes

Guest Speaker: Jill Darin | World Insurance

Don't Miss the 2024 Iowa Tourism Conference

The annual Iowa Tourism Conference is an essential networking and educational event for anyone who is focused on marketing efforts meant to elevate Iowa’s tourism destinations and attractions.

The marketing landscape is constantly changing and sessions at this conference will help you understand the most innovative and data-driven tactics happening in the tourism industry. Attendees will learn evolving best practices in tourism marketing, hear from industry leaders and marketing experts, and network with their peers – all with the goal to come away with actionable solutions, cutting-edge ideas, and invaluable new relationships.

If you appreciate this information, please consider joining. 

These efforts are funded by our membership. Learn more about membership here.