Meals & Lodging Tax
Meals and Lodging Tax
A 6% Meals and Lodging tax is due monthly for all food and lodging establishments located in Buena Vista. Payment and necessary forms are due on or before the 20th day of each following calendar month.
Food Establishments are required to collect and pay a 6% tax on the total amount paid for meals/food purchased from said establishments. A food establishment:
- Is any establishment engaged in the business of selling food/meals and/or beverages, regardless of:
- Whether the food was prepared in the establishment or not.
- Whether consumed on premises or not.
- Includes restaurants, caterers, coffee shops, convenience stores, grocery stores, delis, etc.
Lodging Establishments are required to collect and pay a 6% tax on the total amount paid for lodging. A lodging establishment:
- Is any establishment offering lodging for compensation (for a period of no more than 30 consecutive days).
- Includes those using online rental platforms, like Airbnb or VRBO.
The Meals and Lodging tax collected should be submitted to the Finance Office with the Meals and Lodging Tax Form by the due date.
Businesses must file a form every month, even if they have no receipts to report.
Payment may be made by mail or in person to:
Director of Finance
2039 Sycamore Ave.
Buena Vista, VA 24416
Any questions may be directed to the Finance Director.