Meals Tax

EFFECTIVE FEBRUARY 1, 2023 

The New ONLINE Business Tax portal will be officially launched at www.charlottesville.gov/Online-Business-Portal.  Our existing online payment platform will remain for a short time before being removed.

In order to use the portal, you must provide;  1) Business mailing Zip code,  2) Business Tax Account number,  3) Business EIN or SSN.

Meals Tax Return

EFFECTIVE JULY 1st , 2022  MEALS TAX RATE  IS  6.5%

To pay Meals tax 

Every business in the City of Charlottesville is required to levy a 6.5% tax on all prepared edible refreshments, nourishments, and liquids to include alcoholic beverages. New businesses are to complete the Meals Tax Registration Form (PDF) and send it to the Commissioner of Revenue’s Office. Meals Tax is to be remitted with the Meals Tax Return Form (PDF) on or before the 20th of the following month.

Additional Documents

  1. What is considered a “restaurant”?
  2. What is considered a “meal” that is subject to the Meals Tax?
  3. How is meals tax filed and assessed? When is Meals Tax due?
  4. Can I file and pay online?
  5. What is the Seller’s Discount?
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For More Information

For further information regarding Meals Tax, please call 434-970-3170 or email the Business License Tax Office.