Tag: taxes
Board of Supervisors to hold a hearing on a proposed meals tax
The Fairfax County Board of Supervisors agreed on March 18 to authorize a public hearing on a meals tax. The hearing, scheduled for April 22, would consider an amendment to the Fairfax County Code to impose a food and beverage tax of up to 6 percent on meals sold by restaurants and caterers. If the … Continued
Fairfax County executive proposes a lean budget for FY 2026
Fairfax County Executive Bryan Hill presented a proposed 2026 budget to the Board of Supervisors that would increase the real estate tax by 1.5 cents and cut spending by $60 million. The FY 2026 Advertised Budget Plan would provide a $125.3 million increase in funds for Fairfax County Public Schools – far below the $268.3 … Continued
Real estate assessments are up 6.6%
Residential real estate assessments rose an average of 6.65% from 2024 to 2025, Fairfax County reports. The average assessment for all homes countywide is $794,235. In Mason District, average assessments are up 5.63%. That’s the lowest among the county’s nine supervisory districts. Look up your home’s assessment here. After adding your home’s address, select “values” … Continued
AARP volunteers help residents file taxes
The AARP Foundation Tax-Aide program starts this week. AARP volunteers will provide free federal tax return preparation and e-filing at 11 locations in Northern Virginia, including the Mason Government Center and the James Lee Community Center. Although everyone is welcome to take advantage of this service, Tax-Aide clients are generally low and middle-income seniors, … Continued
Plastic bag tax generated over $6 million
Fairfax County’s plastic bag tax has generated over $6.2 million in revenue since it took effect on Jan. 1, 2022, the county reports. The largest share of those funds supported Operation Stream Shield, a program that pays homeless people for temporary work removing debris from streams and other locations. Funds also went to waste collection … Continued
Virginia tax holiday starts Friday
During Virginia tax holiday Aug. 2-4, certain hurricane and emergency preparedness supplies, Energy Star and WaterSense products, school supplies, and clothing are tax-free.
Supervisors consider a meals tax
The Board of Supervisors approved a motion May 21 calling for county staff to consider a proposal for a tax on restaurant meals of 1 to 6 percent. The measure passed on a 9-1 vote. Supervisor Pat Herrity (Springfield), the only Republican on the board, voted against it. Supervisor Dalia Palchik (Providence) presented a joint … Continued
Board approves 3-cent tax increase
The Fairfax County Board of Supervisors approved a marked-up budget package for FY 2025 on April 30 that raises the property tax rate by 3 cents – to $1.125 per $100 of assessed value. That is one cent less than the $1.135 rate in the advertised budget proposed in February. The 3-cent increase will add … Continued
Proposed county budget would raise taxes
County Executive Bryan Hill presented a budget proposal for FY 2025 to the Board of Supervisors Feb. 20 that calls for a 4-cent increase in the property tax rate, partially funds an increase for public schools, and raises employee compensation. “This would be the first real estate rate increase in six years, and it is … Continued
Tax bills likely to rise
Real estate assessments for 2024 are up an average of 2.86 percent, the Fairfax County Department of Tax Administration announced Feb. 20. County Executive Bryan Hill’s proposed budget for the county, presented to the Board of Supervisors on Feb. 20, calls for a 4-cent increase in the tax rate, or $1.135 per $100 of assessed … Continued
Free tax help at Mason Government Center
The AARP Foundation is providing free tax preparation at the Mason Government Center. The Tax-Aide program is available on a walk-in basis at 6507 Columbia Pike in Annandale or by appointment. Call 703-249-9961 to reserve a spot. Operating hours are 1-8 p.m. Monday and Thursday; 9:30 a.m.-1 p.m. on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday; and 9 … Continued
Sales tax holiday underway
Virginia’s sales tax holiday started today at 12:01 a.m. and ends on Sunday, Oct. 22, at 11:59 p.m. During this period, Fairfax County consumers won’t be charged the 6 percent sales tax for eligible clothing, footwear, school supplies, emergency preparedness items, and energy and water-saving appliances. The three-day sales tax holiday usually occurs on the … Continued
Supervisors cut property tax rate
The Fairfax County Board of Supervisors approved a budget markup package for FY 2024 on May 2 that reduces the real estate tax rate by 1.5 cents and fully funds the county employee compensation plan. The board will formally adopt the budget on May 9 but is not expected to change anything. “This budget recognizes … Continued
Mason District residents complain about rising assessments at budget town hall
Mason District residents complained about soaring real estate assessments at Mason Supervisor Penny Gross’ Budget Town Hall on March 9. While the county’s budget proposal for FY 2024 says the average property tax bill would increase by about $520 from last year, some Mason residents are seeing an increase of $1,000 or more. Real estate … Continued
County executive proposes a $5 billion budget for FY 2024
Fairfax County Executive Bryan Hill presented a proposed FY 2024 budget to the Board of Supervisors Feb. 21 that would retain the existing property tax rate of $1.11 per $100 of assessed value. Due to rising assessments based on equalization, however, the average annual tax bill is estimated to increase by just over $520. The … Continued