In some cases, a fee is charged when an individual hires a business to do a specific task, such as cleaning a house or filing taxes. Asking about hidden fees (or simply fees that are not obvious) may save you from a higher bill than expected.įees are most often associated with transactional relationships, specifically to professionals who provide services. Some services use hidden fees to pad their bills with unexpected costs.Fees can add up fast, for example, credit card companies often charge hefty fees for late charges.There are government (local and federal) fees connected with obtaining licenses, such as a driver’s license or a passport.Sometimes there is more than one fee charged for a service (i.e., buying a plane ticket for X amount of money, but getting hit with luggage fees and travel fees).
