A new Michigan bill has been passed to raise the tourist tax in an effort to grow the state’s tourism marketing programs.
House Bill 6166 moves to raise taxes applied to hotel/motel and bed and breakfasts (with at least 35 rooms) on guest bills.
Beginning Jan. 1, through Dec. 31, 2030, the tax will jump from 2% to 3.5% with a planned increase to 4% on Jan. 1, 2031.
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State Representative Tyrone Carter, who introduced the bill, told Fox News Digital that the money raised will go to Visit Detroit.
Carter also said it’s important to note that this is an “opt in” opportunity for hotels.
“To go up 1% when you’ve been at 2% for the last 20, 30 years, I don’t think is unreasonable when you look at everything that has taken place,” said Carter.
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He added, “it’s not …