Fake-sun-seekers will soon have to pay more for that sun-kissed look. A 10 percent tanning bed tax has just been added to the health reform bill.
Senators are replacing a 5 percent tax on cosmetic surgery, also known as the bo-tax, with the bed tanning tax.
"Were gonna have to explain to our customers that this is a way for their gov to tax them on a service that is beneficial, Robbie Segler, Darque Tan CEO
Small business owners like Scott Henderickson said it will hurt his business.
"People who would normally come in and tan will say no no too expensive," said Henderickson.
He said it will even keep him from contributing back to the economy.
"I'm expanding looking to create new jobs it will keep me from doing that," said Henderickson.
"I guess its designed to discourage people from uv exposure i guess its a sin tax," said Segler.
Health experts believe too much exposure from uv rays in tanning beds can be dangerous but customers said its all about moderation.
"They'll come to tanning bed then sit in the sun all day those are the types of people that affects them with skin cancer," said Jessica Culpepper, tanner.
Other believe that the government should also tax other businesses as well. Culpepper is already re-thinking if she will even continue to achieve that "fresh-from-the beach" look.
"If there's a 10 percent tax increase I don't know that ill be back a whole lot," said Culpepper.
The "tan tax" will take effect on July 1, 2010.
Senators are replacing a 5 percent tax on cosmetic surgery, also known as the bo-tax, with the bed tanning tax.
"Were gonna have to explain to our customers that this is a way for their gov to tax them on a service that is beneficial, Robbie Segler, Darque Tan CEO
Small business owners like Scott Henderickson said it will hurt his business.
"People who would normally come in and tan will say no no too expensive," said Henderickson.
He said it will even keep him from contributing back to the economy.
"I'm expanding looking to create new jobs it will keep me from doing that," said Henderickson.
"I guess its designed to discourage people from uv exposure i guess its a sin tax," said Segler.
Health experts believe too much exposure from uv rays in tanning beds can be dangerous but customers said its all about moderation.
"They'll come to tanning bed then sit in the sun all day those are the types of people that affects them with skin cancer," said Jessica Culpepper, tanner.
Other believe that the government should also tax other businesses as well. Culpepper is already re-thinking if she will even continue to achieve that "fresh-from-the beach" look.
"If there's a 10 percent tax increase I don't know that ill be back a whole lot," said Culpepper.
The "tan tax" will take effect on July 1, 2010.
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