Hospitality Taxes 

                                     

                                                                                                                          

​​Hospitality Tax
Hospitality taxes are collected by anyone operating a business inside the Town of Chesterfield that sells prepared food. 

 

Proceeds from this tax are used for tourism, upkeep and upgrades to parks and recreation facilities.

 

Hospitality tax forms are available here (Hospitality Form) and at the Town Clerk's Office located at 112 Main Street, Phone: (843) 623-2131.

 

Tax payments may be made by cash, check, money order or online.    (if paying online-email or fax form to cftmclerk@shtc.net or cftofficeclerk@shtc.net or 843-623-2132)     

 

What items are taxed?
(list is not all inclusive)

·        All food items prepared or modified on site at the establishment including items ordered for take out. Example: Ready-to-eat delivery food items that could be picked up from a food service location such as pizzas.

·        Coffee brewed on site at the establishment.

·        Snack foods prepared or modified on site at the establishment. Examples include ice cream served in a cup or cone, popcorn prepared on site and shaved ice snacks.

·        Served beverages, both alcoholic and non-alcoholic, specifically including fountain drinks.

 

What items are not taxed?
(list is not all inclusive)

·        Canned or bottled drinks from a vending machine or off-the-shelf.

·        Prepackaged food items that are not prepared or modified on site.

·        Catered meals served at a location other than the restaurant that prepares the food.

 

After reading the above information, if you feel this tax does not apply to your business please contact town hall.

 

Questions?
If you have questions about whether a company is licensed to operate in the Town of Chesterfield, call the Town Clerk at (843) 623-2131.