Meals tax proposals have been rejected across Fairfax county throughout the years. Notably, in 1992, the referedum and was defeated by a margin of 58%–42%.
2016
2016
The meals tax referendum was voted again by Fairfax County residents in the general election on November 8, 2016, but was rejected by voters by a 56%–44% margin.
2020
2020
A Virginia State law officially removed a voter requirement approval for food and beverage tax increases in 2020. This was the main contributing factor that allowed Fairfax County to implement the new policy in 2025.
2025
2025
The Fairfax County Board of Supervisors approved a 4% meals tax in 2025 under the new FY 2026 Advertised Budget Plan.
Fairfax County Meals Tax Proposals
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1992-2025
fairfax county
MEALS TAX PROPOSALS
1992
1992
Meals tax proposals have been rejected across Fairfax county throughout the years. Notably, in 1992, the referedum and was defeated by a margin of 58%–42%.
2016
2016
The meals tax referendum was voted again by Fairfax County residents in the general election on November 8, 2016, but was rejected by voters by a 56%–44% margin.
2020
2020
A Virginia State law officially removed a voter requirement approval for food and beverage tax increases in 2020. This was the main contributing factor that allowed Fairfax County to implement the new policy in 2025.
2025
2025
The Fairfax County Board of Supervisors approved a 4% meals tax in 2025 under the new FY 2026 Advertised Budget Plan.