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Supervisors vote to cut county meals tax to 3% from 4%
5503323 · July 29, 2025
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Summary
After debate about the tax’s regressive effects on restaurants and residents, the board voted 5‑2 to lower the county meals tax from 4 percent to 3 percent, moving forward a change that was already reflected in the adopted budget.
The Prince William County Board of County Supervisors voted 5‑2 to reduce the county meals tax from 4 percent to 3 percent.
Why it mattered: Supervisors who supported the reduction said the tax is regressive and has burdened small, family‑owned restaurants during high inflation and staffing challenges. Opponents warned the…
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