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| The City of Hartsville plays an important role by encouraging economic development within the city. However, with economic growth we must find the resources to meet the increase in service demands. After exploring several possibilities, City Council concluded that the best solution was to join other cities across the state by initiating and collecting a 2% Hospitality Tax on food and beverages in the City. A Hospitality Booklet is available in the Finance Department to all vendors who are implementing the Hospitality Tax. If you have any questions call Laurie Lane in the Finance Department (843) 383-3015. |
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On May 11, 2004, The City of Hartsville passed an ordinance establishing a Hospitality Tax on prepared meals and beverages. The 2% tax is applied to the gross proceeds of sales of prepared food and beverages sold in establishments located within the City of Hartsville. Combined tax is 9% (7% State of South Carolina, and 2% City of Hartsville Hospitality Tax). |
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| Payment of the hospitality tax shall be remitted by the vendor to The City of Hartsville by the 20th day of the month and shall cover the tax due for the previous month. The tax remitted on or before the due date shall receive a 2% discount. The tax remitted after the due date shall receive a 10% penalty per month until paid in full. The payments should be made to The City of Hartsville, Finance Department. |
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| Included Items: Produce cut, sliced, cored or modified on site Salads made on site Sandwiches/subs prepared on-site Bakery items cooked/baked on-site Coffee brewed in store Seafood steamed/cooked on-site Grilled hamburgers and hot dogs Packaged dinners cooked on-site Fountain drinks Any food prepared or modified on-site by employee or contractor Any food cooked on-site Any prepared foods or meals that are subject to SC sales tax Any served beverage, including beer, wine, and liquor Ice cream parlors |
Exempt Items: Canned or bottled drinks sold on-site from vending machines Canned or bottled drinks which are not sold for immediate on-site consumption Fruit consolidated into a basket Items repackaged in store for bulk sale, but not prepared or modified for immediate consumption Prepackaged cans, boxes, or jars of food Bags of chips, pretzels, nuts, candy or other prepackaged food items |
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| Click here for downloadable hospitality tax form. | ||||
| Telephone: 84133 West Carolina Avenue First Floor - Finance Fax: 843-383-30403-383-3015, 3016, 3017 Fax: 843-383-3040 1st Floor, City Hall 133 West Carolina Avenue |
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