Why is there a NEW FOOD TAX OF UP TO 6% in the new Fairfax County budget?
Add that to the 6% sales tax and you’re paying
12% TAX
Last time they tried to do this you had the right to vote on it.
Now they’re forcing it through without giving you a choice.
💲 All prepared meals and beverages, not just restaurants.
💲 All ready-to-eat prepared foods sold in the county, by anybody, to anybody.
💲 Fast food, fast casual, formal dining, informal dining. Salad and sandwiches in convenience stores.
💲 “Carry-out” food, “to-go” orders and food truck purchases.
💲 Catered meals.
💲 Concessions at sporting events and movie theaters (some exceptions).
💲 All prepared and ready-to-eat food at the grocery store.
💲 Beer, wine and food consumed at breweries and wineries.
💲 Home delivery of all food and beverages, including pizza and burgers.
💲 The list goes on.