The ITA provided the following information to its members in response to inquiries about the recent tan tax law:
Several members have contacted us asking for information on how to answer their customers' questions about the Tan Tax. While we still lack details about the tax, and may not find out more for several weeks or even months, the paragraph below may be helpful in answering customer questions or educating your staff:
As of July 1, 2010, the federal government is adding a 10% tax on the cost of indoor tanning services that involve UV light. This tax was included as part of the health care reform bill recently signed into law. (Salon name) and the Indoor Tanning Association strongly opposed this tax. Lawmakers added it to the final bill with no input from the industry regarding its impact and failed to give the industry opportunity for amendment. It is our understanding that the IRS will issue regulations on implementation of the tax prior to July 1, 2010, and we will provide that information to all of our customers as soon as it is available. We regret that we are required to charge this tax, and encourage you to contact your elected officials with any comments.
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