New Louisiana Taxes

[Jeff Goudeau]

Unfortunately we have had some tax increases in Louisiana that will have a small affect on AFTE.  I'm posting here for everyone's convenience.  They are as follows:
For Orleans Parish the new combined rates (city/state) will be as follows:
•             Rooms 14.00% - was 13%
•             CVB Assessment on rooms 1.75% - no change
•             Parking 13.00% - was 12%
•             General merchandise 10.00% - was 9%
•             F&B (meals in Restaurants) 10.75% - was 9.75%
•             Occupancy Tax $3.00 per night – no change

[Alan Zheng]

  Extra Taxes

[Mike Sandford]

10% food and beverage at restaurant?  Is that including tip? 

[Greg Laskowski]

There are two certainties in life: death and taxes.  In New Orleans it's 10%.  I guess they get you comin' or goin'.