Popville: “Councilmember Charles Allen Announces New Legislation to Stop Credit Card Companies and Banks from Profiting Off Sales Tax and Gratuities”

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Popville / February 26, 2025

Story Excerpt:

Councilmember Charles Allen joined Shawn Townsend, President and CEO of the Restaurant Association Metropolitan Washington, to announce the Fair Swipe Act – a bill that would prohibit banks and large credit card companies from including sales tax and gratuities when collecting swipe fees.

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