Illinois’ 11% average lodging tax middle of the pack

(The Center Square) – Hotels continue to recover from the pandemic, and lodging taxes added to an overnight stay continue to fill up state and local coffers.

Hawaiianislands.com looked at the average lodging taxes for every state, with some surprising results.

“It basically looked at all of the lodging taxes that tourists would have to pay when they’re visiting a state, so basically there are state taxes, local taxes, occupancy taxes, so many taxes that have been added to final costs,” researcher Jasmin Diaz said.

Lodging taxes are typically levied as a percentage of value on short-term overnight stays at hotels and other lodging accommodations. In a number of cities, state and municipal governments have formed districts to levy additional lodging taxes on hotels within a certain geographical area.

Lodging taxes typically support tourism marketing and the repayment of debt for tourism-related projects.

- Advertisement -

The lodging tax in Illinois averages 11.17%, which puts the Land of Lincoln near the middle of the pack.

Alabama has the most expensive average at 23%, followed by Idaho and Kansas. Diaz said it is surprising that states that rely on tourism dollars didn’t dominate the top of the list.

“Places like Vegas, California or even Florida have more visitors each year than places like Alabama, and those weren’t at the top,” Diaz said.

The less-frequented states with fewer hotels are the destinations that have fewer tax rates added to the accommodation cost, Diaz said.

The lowest lodging taxes in the country are in Montana, South Dakota and New Hampshire, all coming under 9%.

Hot this week

African and Caribbean Nations Call for Reparations for Slave Trade, Propose Global Fund

Nations across Africa and the Caribbean, deeply impacted by...

Sports betting expert offers advice on paying taxes for gambling winnings

(The Center Square) – Tax season is underway, and...

Health care company agrees to pay $22.5 million to settle claims of over billing

A health care company agreed to pay nearly $22.5...

Entertainment district benefits don’t outweigh the cost, economists say

(The Center Square) — Weeks later, after more details...

Business association ‘disappointed’ by WA L&I’s proposed workers comp rate hike

(The Center Square) – The Association of Washington Business...

Washington RUC bill receives deluge of opposition

(The Center Square) – A Washington state bill that...

Illinois county employees urged to speak out ahead of ethics hearing

(The Center Square) – A former McLean County Board...

More Democrats want a more moderate party, poll says

Data from a new Gallup survey suggests that close...

NYSE Plants Flag in Texas With Dallas Trading Hub

DALLAS (AURN News) — The New York Stock Exchange...

Think tank survey: Majority of Seattle’s chronically homeless originate elsewhere

(The Center Square) – According to data, an overwhelming...

Las Vegas sees first rain after 214-day dry spell

By Liam Hibbert | The Center Square Contributor ...

Louisiana firefighter pensions fund saw a 10.4% increase from 2023

(The Center Square) — A recent audit of the...

More like this
Related

Washington RUC bill receives deluge of opposition

(The Center Square) – A Washington state bill that...

Illinois county employees urged to speak out ahead of ethics hearing

(The Center Square) – A former McLean County Board...

More Democrats want a more moderate party, poll says

Data from a new Gallup survey suggests that close...

NYSE Plants Flag in Texas With Dallas Trading Hub

DALLAS (AURN News) — The New York Stock Exchange...