For as long as I’ve been involved with loyalty point programs, I’ve always paid my taxes to the IRS with a credit card. I’ve used the tax payment to earn …
taxes
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In the past several years, many places around the world have begun charging what’s sometimes known as a “tourist tax.” It’s any revenue-generating measure targeted at tourists and is usually …
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Food & Beverage
Dubai Visitors May Now Find 30% Cheaper Prices. Or Not
by SharonKurhegby SharonKurhegTourism has been an important part of the Persian Gulf for decades. Several countries in the area are working on increasing their respective tourism industries, as well as trying to …
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Hotels
CA, FL, HI, TN, TX Upping Hotel Taxes, While NYC’s May Decrease
by SharonKurhegby SharonKurhegThe only things guaranteed in life are death and taxes. Hotel room taxes (a.k.a. “hotel occupancy tax,” a.k.a. “hotel accommodations tax,” a.k.a. “local occupancy tax,” a.k.a. “transient occupancy tax,” a.k.a. …
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In 2015, the State Department enacted a new rule regarding tax debt. It didn’t go into effect until 2018, but ever since, as per www.IRS.gov, if an individual has “seriously …
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“Nothing is certain except death and taxes.” Originally penned by Benjamin Franklin in 1789, the proverb is a staple in American popular culture, because let’s face it – it’s 100% …
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Hotels
NYC Hotels Will Soon Be Cheaper (But I Don’t Think All The Hotels Know It)
by SharonKurhegby SharonKurhegAs people begin to travel again, they’re probably noticing that prices for many aspects of that travel have become significantly more expensive. Prices for airline tickets and rental cars have …
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Hotels
Understanding Hotel Taxes, Resort Fees & Deposits For Incidentals
by SharonKurhegby SharonKurhegWhen you find a hotel rate, especially in the United States, you will rarely, if ever pay just that amount. Just like when you purchase an item in the U.S., …
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Weekly Recap
Update On New & Renewed Passports & Global Entry, Secure Message To Chase Saved Me $40, Marriott Tightens Cancellation Policy, & More
by SharonKurhegby SharonKurhegHello travel friends and happy Saturday! Here’s a recap of what’s gone on at YMMV this week. From what we’ve written to what others wrote that we really liked and …
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Weekly Recap
Japan’s Plan To Let Foreigners In, Don’t Be A Victim Of This Stupid Airport Trick, I Won’t Stay At The Wynn (Even For Free); This One’s Personal
by SharonKurhegby SharonKurhegHello travel friends and happy Saturday! Here’s a recap of what’s gone on at YMMV this week. From what we’ve written to what others wrote that we really liked and …