‘Everything is just going up': Fairfax County approves 4% food tax

‘Everything is just going up': Fairfax County approves 4% food tax

Your morning coffee and takeout lunch will cost more in Fairfax County. County supervisors approved adding a 4% food and beverage tax to next year’s budget. Some residents said 4% didn’t seem like much. “They have to raise rates when they have to,” one resident said. “It’s Chick-fil-A – I’ll do anything,” one man joked. Others said every little increase adds up. “I feel like everything is just going up,” another resident said. The Fairfax County…

Meals tax added in the budget markup

Starting Jan. 1, 2026, Fairfax County residents must open their wallets wider when paying restaurant checks and purchasing prepared foods at local grocery stores. During the FY 2026 Budget markup session, the Board of Supervisors implemented a 4% meals tax,…