Taxes are a part of life, and the travel industry has its share of taxes. For domestic travel within the United States, most goods and services such as airfare, hotel rooms and restaurant meals have various taxes added on to the price of the purchase. The federal government, which has authority over the interstate travel industry, mandates the taxes and fees for modes of interstate travel such as airfare and train tickets. These taxes generally can’t be avoided unless the item being purchased has been deemed non-taxable. These taxes are paid when you pay for your reservation or … [Read more...]