The final returns are in for 2018 (DOC: December Monthly Presentation – Final.pdf)
As noted on the report, it is still subject to final audits.
Looks like the city’s general sales tax (2 cents) was up 3.7% from 2017, while the entertainment tax (1 cent) was up 7.8%.
But the shocker of the day was the lodging BID tax that was down -30.3% The CVB really needs to look into this.
Air BNB and others (ask Erickson) has become more than competitive. It’s mostly because city taxes are exorbitant and customers are looking for a friendlier visit. I find other avenues when a room is $100 but there’s $30 in taxes. What’s particularly unpleasant is hookers walking the halls, biological remnants, and bed bugs. How about drop the sin taxes and thrive from sales tax?