This is the time of year when local memberships come due. While my aunt is away, I am reviewing these memberships and their pricing. The one big local membership she has the inn listed with raised their rates by 15% this year. Looking over this year's room receipts, I can see that this membership is now 1.5% of my aunt's pre-expense income.
There is an option of paying per inn room or paying by income. I can't lie about the number of rooms, but I can fudge the income to get this membership dues payment back to a semi-reasonable amount, meaning less than 1% of her income. Even though 1% is too high, it is better than paying the additional amount.
Not being in this group is not really an option given the promotional opportunities.
So, would you lie about the income to get the lower rate? The lower rate save her anywhere from $100-$700 depending on how much I lie. This is not a normal mode of operation for me. I really don't approve of lying but I really don't see how my aunt can afford the payment this year. I have spoken with the director of the group and she said no to my request to find a middle ground given how bad this season was. She said if we couldn't afford it to not list this year, or pay in installments. Paying in installments costs an extra 1.5% plus a 4% charge for using a credit card.
What do you all think?
There is an option of paying per inn room or paying by income. I can't lie about the number of rooms, but I can fudge the income to get this membership dues payment back to a semi-reasonable amount, meaning less than 1% of her income. Even though 1% is too high, it is better than paying the additional amount.
Not being in this group is not really an option given the promotional opportunities.
So, would you lie about the income to get the lower rate? The lower rate save her anywhere from $100-$700 depending on how much I lie. This is not a normal mode of operation for me. I really don't approve of lying but I really don't see how my aunt can afford the payment this year. I have spoken with the director of the group and she said no to my request to find a middle ground given how bad this season was. She said if we couldn't afford it to not list this year, or pay in installments. Paying in installments costs an extra 1.5% plus a 4% charge for using a credit card.
What do you all think?