Marion County City Council Advances Car Rental Tax Increase in Indiana - Auto Rental News

Marion County City Council Advances Car Rental Tax Increase in Indiana The proposal, which would increase the Marion County excise tax to 6%, is now set for a final vote on Jan. 28. The affected cities includes Indianapolis. by Staff January 22, 2013 min to read A proposal to increase the County Supplemental Auto Rental Excise Tax from 4% to 6% passed through committee in the Marion County City Council in Indiana on Jan. 15. The Administration and Finance Committee voted 7-1 to advance the car rental tax. The proposal, which was first introduced to the committee Jan. 9 , is set for a final vote by the council on Jan. 28. Ad Loading... Several car rental industry representatives who attended the Jan. 15 meeting said the tax increase would be a burden on renters who already pay a 15% tax. The increase would bring the total taxon rental transactions to 17%. Customers currently pay a 4% state rental tax, 7% state sales tax and 4% local rental tax. First-year proceeds from the car rental tax, along with a proposed admission tax increase for the Lucas Oil Stadium, are estimated to be $6.7 million and would go to Indianapolis public safety agencies. After the first year, the public safety agencies will receive 25% of the revenue. Indianapolis was among GBTA's list of cities with the "Highest Total Tax Burden" for travelers. Read more here. Topics: Excise Taxes Indianapolis Indiana rental taxes Legal & Legislative Legal & Legislative • by Chris Brown • October 5, 2026 ACRA 2026 Annual DC Industry & Policy Conference in Photos Car rental made its voice heard on Capitol Hill Sept. 22-25. Read More → Legal & Legislative • by Chris Brown • August 31, 2026 Hertz Settlement Expands Hand-Control Rental Vehicle Availability A court-approved ADA settlement requires Hertz to add dedicated hand-control minivans, expand reservation access, and, when necessary, offer the least expensive vehicle capable of accepting hand controls. Read More → Legal & Legislative • by Chris Brown • August 3, 2026 Federal Appeals Court Upholds Colorado’s $3 Rental Car Fee In a case brought by the American Car Rental Association on behalf of the rental industry, the 10th Circuit ruled that Colorado’s congestion impact fee falls on renters — not rental companies — and can remain in effect. Read More → Ad Loading... Legal & Legislative • by Martin Romjue • June 24, 2026 ACRA Carrying Fuller Industry Load As AI and EVs Lurk In Future The leading car rental professional business group details an active legislative, regulatory, and macro-trends agenda affecting car rental operators. Read More → Rental Operations • by Martin Romjue • May 27, 2026 Government Affairs Executive Wins Leading Rental Car Industry Award Robert Muhs started in the car rental industry with Avis Budget Group two years before the first International Car Rental Show. Read More → Rental Operations • by Martin Romjue • April 27, 2026 Using AI To Find Rental Car Damage Angry car renters are storming social media, the mainstream media, and online ratings platforms to complain about charges they claim are either unfounded or excessive. Read More → Ad Loading... Rental Operations • by Martin Romjue • February 1, 2026 Bandit Towing A Tough Road For Car Rental Companies Operators often must spend far too much time and resources trying to recoup rental cars towed away and held hostage to outrageously high fees. Read More → Rental Operations • by Martin Romjue • February 1, 2026 Bandit Towing A Tough Road For Car Rental Companies Operators often must spend far too much time and resources trying to recoup rental cars towed away and held hostage to outrageously high fees. Read More → Legal & Legislative • by Sharky Laguana • January 9, 2026 ACRA: Spurring Car Rental Industry Success The American Car Rental Association scored more access and influence in 2025 as it grows its services for car rental operators. Read More → Ad Loading... Legal & Legislative • by News/Media Release • December 16, 2025 AVOA Partners with AALA and NLC The American Vehicle Owners Alliance (AVOA) recently announced its partnership with the American Automotive Leasing Association (AALA) and the National League of Cities (NLC). Read More → View All → Ad Loading...