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NewsJune 20, 2012

<i>Corrected:</i> Louisiana Governor Vetoes Three Car Rental Tax Bills

The bills would have replaced a car rental tax that ends June 30

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NewsJune 13, 2012

<i>Video:</i> San Mateo Car Rental Tax Wins by Small Majority

After releasing the last update to the June 5 ballot in San Mateo County, Measure T won, with 50.09% of voters approving the 2.5% tax on the gross receipts of car rental businesses in unincorporated areas of the county, including the San Francisco International Airport.

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NewsJune 6, 2012

San Mateo County Car Rental Tax Measure Too Close to Call

According to the county’s semi-final ballot results, Measure T, which would impose a car rental business license tax in unincorporated areas of the county, is winning by 62 votes. All mail-in ballots are expected to be counted by the end of the week, if not early next week.

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NewsMay 30, 2012

ACRA Fights Proposed Taxes in San Mateo County

New study finds the airport could lose more than 100,000 daily rental contracts a year if just one of these proposed tax measures passes. Industry associations have raised almost $250,000 to fight the ballot measures.

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NewsMay 9, 2012

Proposed San Mateo County Tax Hike Could Decrease Travel in the Area

The U.S. Travel Association reveals damaging survey results of a new tax hike that would affect travelers to San Francisco.

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ArticlesMay 1, 2012

ACRA: Heed the Call for Legislative Change

At the 2012 Car Rental Show, Congressman Sam Graves encouraged us to get involved in legislation by contacting our Congress members. From the corporate level to small operators to individuals in the industry, we all need to take action.

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NewsApril 11, 2012

Canton City Leaders Debate Tax for Rental Car Companies

The potential tax on three of Georgia’s rental car companies will be discussed in May.

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NewsApril 2, 2012

Trailer and Truck Purchase Tax Repeal Bill Introduced in Congress

Federal legislation to repeal the 12% federal excise tax on truck and trailer purchases and replace it with an increase in the diesel fuel tax was introduced March 29 in the U.S. House of Representatives.

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NewsMarch 20, 2012

Louisiana Bill Would Allow Jefferson Parish to Create Rental Car Tax

Louisiana House Bill 934 would allow the Jefferson parish to establish an automobile tax district on the lease or rental of automobiles — excluding replacement rentals — at a rate not to exceed one-half of 1% of the car rental company’s gross proceeds.

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NewsMarch 14, 2012

San Antonio Airport Daily Rental Car Fee Passes City Council

The City Council of San Antonio passed a $4.50 per day airport rental car fee that will fund construction of a consolidated rental car facility at the San Antonio International Airport.

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