Local tax
Galax
Independent city. Rates below were read out of the locality’s own ordinance or its own finance page, compiled September 2026.
- Sales & use tax
- 5.3%statewide base (5.3%)
- Meals tax
- 7.5%
- Lodging tax
- 8%
- Admissions tax
- 0%Levies none.
What a bill comes to
On a $100 restaurant check in Galax, tax is $12.80 — 5.3% sales plus 7.5% meals, 12.8% in all. On a $100 one-night room it is $13.30 — 5.3% sales plus 8% lodging.
Current rate effective 2012-07-01.
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