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Weird News: Strip Club Wants Lap Dances Exempt From Taxes, Saying Nude Dancing Is A Work Of Art!
September 05, 2012GWL Staff
According to the NYDaily, New York's highest court will consider legal arguments by a strip club on whether nude dancing is an art and deserves a state tax exemption. More the details below.....
"Nite Moves", an adult entertainment club in Albany is contesting a tax bill of more than $124,000. Where the court is scheduled to hear arguments on Wednesday.
But according to many state officials, the club paid sales taxes on its non-alcoholic drinks, and also owes taxes on admission charges and on so-called "couch sales," where patrons pay for private or lap dances.
Nite Moves is claiming an exemption as a "live dramatic or musical arts performance" under state law. A state tax tribunal and a mid-level court say the club didn't present sufficient proof that it qualifies for the exemption.
But according to many state officials, the club paid sales taxes on its non-alcoholic drinks, and also owes taxes on admission charges and on so-called "couch sales," where patrons pay for private or lap dances.
Nite Moves is claiming an exemption as a "live dramatic or musical arts performance" under state law. A state tax tribunal and a mid-level court say the club didn't present sufficient proof that it qualifies for the exemption.
Should Lap Dances be exempt from paying taxes?
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