OUTRAGEOUS tax on car rental in Las Vegas

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From: RK Singh
Date: Tue, 11 Jun 1996 00:00

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My SO and I are planning a trip to the Grand Canyon; in order to cut down
on the total drive time, we are thinking of flying from San Jose to Vegas
(and back), and rent a car from Vegas for 10 days. In Vegas itself, we'll
be staying for just 1-2 days. 

Called Hertz and Avis... their rates are about 200+-25 dollars for an
economy car for 10 days. Sales tax: 7%, surcharge 6% and airport access
charge 10% of the previous total...

                The TOTAL IS 24.3% IN TAXES!!!!! 

Is there any rationale for this high taxes (other than greed of the local
authorities)? Any tips on reducing the tax burden greatly appreciated.

Thanks!  --raj (raj@shiela.com)

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From: rsingh@cive.Stanford.EDU (RK Singh)
Subject: OUTRAGEOUS tax on car rental in Las Vegas
Date: 1996/06/11
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keywords: Las Vegas, Car Rental, High Taxes, TAX GOUGING!!!
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summary: Almost 25% tax on car rental in vegas!!!!