Food and Beverage Tax (Meals Tax)

On June 18, 2025, the Fluvanna County Board of Supervisors approved a Food and Beverage Tax (Meals Tax) to be paid by all purchasers of prepared food and beverages served within the County by restaurants, grocery and convenience stores selling prepared foods at a deli counter and/or mobile food units, conducting business in the County. The rate of this tax was set by the Board of Supervisors at 4% of the amount paid for the food and beverages purchased. The details may be reviewed in the Fluvanna County Code Section 20-13 labeled Food and Beverage Tax.

All businesses requiring to collect Meals Tax must register with the Fluvanna County Commissioner of the Revenue's office via completing the Meals Tax Registration Form. In addition, businesses required to collect and report Meals Tax shall start doing so on August 1, 2025 and each month after.

A monthly remittance report form, including payment, should be received in the Treasurer's office on or before the 20th of each month covering the amount collected during the preceding month. For the purpose of compensating the businesses for the collection of the meals tax, a 3% amount of the total monthly tax due (not to exceed $100 monthly) shall be retained by the respective business.