Goose Creek City Council Mulls Hospitality Tax

An additional source of revenue is being discussed for Goose Creek.

Goose Creek City Council has proposed a 2 percent hospitality fee on prepared foods and beverages, Count on 2 News reported.

The proposed ordinance is expected o nthe council agenda May 14.

See the proposed ordinance attached to this story.

Count on 2 reported:

Currently in Goose Creek, the sales tax rate on prepared foods and beverages is currently 8%. It breaks down to 6% for state sales tax, 1% for Berkeley County Local Option sales tax and 1% Berkeley County Capital Project sales tax.

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The revenue generated from the tax would go toward a separate fund, designated for tourism-related activities and facilities.