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Local tax

Town of Tappahannock

Town · in Essex County. 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
Meals tax
6%
Lodging tax
6%
Admissions tax
0%Levies none.

What a bill comes to

On a $100 restaurant check in Town of Tappahannock, tax is $11.30 — 5.3% sales plus 6% meals, 11.3% in all. On a $100 one-night room it is $11.30 — 5.3% sales plus 6% lodging.

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