"The charge reflected a blended national rate derived from Vail's network of resorts across multiple states, including higher-tax jurisdictions such as Colorado and Vermont."
"For many local New Hampshire skiers, however, the optics were harder to accept. They were being charged what appeared to be a tax - on a product used in a state that explicitly rejects such taxes."
"The reaction among skiers was immediate. Online forums and local communities filled with confusion and criticism, particularly as the charge came on top of a 3.6% increase in base Epic Pass prices for next season."
Vail Resorts has reversed a 3.2% blended tax on Epic Pass products for New Hampshire residents, allowing them to avoid the charge if skiing only at local resorts. The tax, which appeared at checkout despite New Hampshire's no sales tax policy, was derived from a national rate across multiple states. The change sparked immediate backlash among skiers, compounded by a recent price increase, leading to effective price hikes nearing 7% for some customers. The state has opened an investigation into the policy.
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