Local tax
Fairfax County
County. Rates below were read out of the locality’s own ordinance or its own finance page, compiled September 2026.
- Sales & use tax
- 6%Northern Virginia (+0.7%)
- Meals tax
- 4%
- Lodging tax
- 9%
- Admissions tax
- 0%Levies none.
What a bill comes to
On a $100 restaurant check in Fairfax County, tax is $10.00 — 6% sales plus 4% meals, 10% in all. On a $100 one-night room it is $15.00 — 6% sales plus 9% lodging.
Current rate effective 2026-01-01.
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