Sector Questions
1. Which Accommodation and Food Services form should I use?
Please use the census form that you received. Completing and submitting the form you received will expedite your response. If necessary, use an "Other..." category available in many items (such as Item 19), and include an explanation of your use in the "Remarks" section available on most forms (after Item 29). If you need forms, please contact us.
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2. If I don't have information should I leave it blank?
No. Please provide your best estimate of any item that is not available in your business records. Identify and explain any estimate you provide in the "Remarks" section available on most forms (after Item 29). However, if an item does not apply to your establishment, you may leave it blank.
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Form Questions
3. Should I include lottery sales in total and detail of sales, shipments, receipts, or revenue (Items 5 and 22)?
Yes. Please include lottery sales (including any commissions received from lottery ticket sales) in the values you provide for total and detail of sales, shipments, receipts or revenue in Items 5 and 22.
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4. Should I include occupancy taxes in total and detail of sales, shipments, receipts, or revenue (Items 5 and 22)?
No. Occupancy taxes should be excluded from total and detail of sales, shipments, receipts, or revenue in Items 5 and 22.
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5. Should I include revenues from a separate souvenir shop in total and detail of sales, shipments, receipts, or revenue (Items 5 and 22)?
No. For example, if a souvenir shop is located in your hotel but is not owned or controlled by your company, please do not include revenues for that shop in the revenues you report for your establishment.
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6. What are employer costs for fringe benefits (Item 7)?
Employer costs for fringe benefits are the costs of any benefits that employers provide but that are not required under Federal or state law. Examples include the cost of premiums an employer may pay for employee life or health insurance benefits.
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