A Tax Credit for Traveling? Yes, Please!
Yes, you read that right! If a group of lobbyists gets their way with their “Explore America” tax credit, you and your family might be eligible up to $4,000 in tax breaks just for traveling!
Members of a hotel, theme park, and other tourism lobbyist groups are collaborating on a plan that will essentially pay Americans to travel. This would help boost the bottom line of theme parks like Walt Disney World, hotels, tourism companies, and us travel agents! And, of course, help us all save money on our next, much needed vacation.
The tourism industry has been hit hard by the COVID-19 pandemic. One of the most hard hit places in the country in terms of unemployment is Orlando due to many residents having jobs in the hospitality industry. Getting people back in the parks and back traveling is bound to help out those who are currently struggling financially.
Per the Orlando Sentinel, Tori Emerson Barnes, who is a lobbyist for the U.S. Travel Association, stated, “Right now, our businesses need relief. But ultimately, we’ll need recovery.” The Walt Disney Company and Universal Parks & Resorts are members of the U.S. Travel Association.


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It is also being reported, as a hotel owner himself, President Trump is a big fan of the tax credit for traveling. Lobbyists are already in talks with members of Congress and those who work alongside President Trump to lock down the specifics of the plan. Right now, it is looking like the credit would be up to $4,000 per household to cover domestic travel expenses until the end of 2021.
If you received up to $4,000 in tax credits just for traveling are you ready to get back out there and travel? If so, how soon? Let us know in the comments below!
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