Flexcar Delays Collection of Rental-Car Tax

In an email to their members and posted on their website, Flexcar announced today that they are delaying the collection of the rental-car tax.

Last month, we notified you that the Washington State Department of Revenue advised Flexcar that we must begin to collect the 9.7% state rental-car tax from our members on October 1, 2007. Since then, Flexcar and the Department of Revenue have been in discussions on resolutions to this issue. As a result, for the time being, we are deferring collection of the tax. We will be sure to keep you updated on any developments.

This is good news for those that make use of this great alternative to personal vehicle ownership. Car sharing is great way to conserve resources and should be encouraged, not punished.

We hope that the Department of Revenue recognizes the uniqueness of Flexcar and reconsiders lumping them in with car rental agencies.