We were in the Chicago airport yesterday and had lunch. I almost fell off my chair (that seems to happen often with me) when I saw the tax on the bill. It was 10.22%. Wow, that is like VAT in Europe, but I think the highest I've ever seen in the US, except for hotel taxes.
Comments
November 14th, 2007
Richard
Given your flame, I’m guessing you had the “old timer.”
;)
November 14th, 2007
Florent
Nah… VAT in Europe is much higher than that. Here in France it's 19.6%, in the whole EU it ranges from 15% (Cyprus) to 25% (Denmark and Sweden). There is a reduced VAT rate in all countries for some products (food for example) and services.
November 14th, 2007
Scott Gruby
Richard, very funny! Actually I had the other item on the check and no comments about my wife being the “old timer” :-)