News Summary
Beaufort County Council is seeking volunteers for the newly formed 3% Accommodations and Hospitality Tax Advisory Committee. Following a resolution approved on October 14, 2024, this committee’s purpose is to manage revenue derived from local accommodations and hospitality taxes in Beaufort County. Eligible candidates should have experience in hospitality and knowledge of tax expenditures. Interested residents can apply through the provided link.
Beaufort County Council Seeks Volunteers for Local 3% Accommodations and Hospitality Tax Advisory Committee
The Beaufort County Council is currently inviting residents to volunteer for the newly established Local 3% Accommodations and Hospitality Tax Advisory Committee.
Committee Formation
On October 14, 2024, the County Council approved a resolution to create the committee, formalized under Resolution No. 2024/54.
This action aligns with Chapter 66, Article II, Division 2, Section 66-41 et seq. of the Code of Ordinances for Beaufort County, South Carolina.
Committee Purpose
The Local Accommodations and Hospitality Tax Fund’s mission is outlined in Ordinance No. 2024/13 and 2024/15.
This program is responsible for managing revenue from:
- 3% local accommodations tax (A-Tax) on tourist lodging
- Hospitality tax (H-Tax) on prepared meals and beverages
Guidelines for the expenditure of these tax revenues are specified in:
Sec. 66-44 for A-Tax
Sec. 66-534 for H-Tax
Member Qualifications
To qualify for the Advisory Committee, individuals must:
- Have experience in hospitality and accommodations
- Possess substantial knowledge of Beaufort County’s Local 3% Accommodations and Hospitality Tax expenditures
Current members of Beaufort County boards, commissions, and agencies are particularly encouraged to apply.
Application Process
Residents interested in joining the committee can apply through the following link: https://bit.ly/43ACzoC.
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Additional Resources
- Savannah Business Journal
- Wikipedia: Accommodations Tax
- Island Packet
- Google Search: Beaufort County Hospitality Tax
- WSAV
- Encyclopedia Britannica: Tax
- Post and Courier
- Google News: Beaufort County Council
- Live 5 News
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