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General Information

• Cost: $45 (sales tax included)
• Recording Duration: 71 Minutes
• Broadcast Date: March 31, 2022
• Credits Available for Self-Reporting: 1.0 CML

Webinar Overview

In this webinar, we will cover the basics of lodging taxes, also known as “hotel-motel taxes,” that any city, town, or county in Washington State may charge to benefit tourism.

Educational Objectives

This webinar will provide practical and legal guidance on lodging tax advisory committees, use of funds, and the application and award process, including:

• Requirements for and composition of a lodging tax advisory committee (LTAC)
• The application and approval process, as well as funding criteria
• Changes to the committee’s recommendations by the city or county legislative body
• Use of lodging tax funds, including real-life scenarios and questions MRSC has answered

Presenters

• Steve Gross, Legal Consultant, MRSC.
• Eric Lowell, Finance Consultant, MRSC.