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October 17, 2026

The voice of Accomack and Northampton counties on Virginia’s Eastern Shore

Accomack’s New Countywide Meal Tax Begins Jan. 1

Accomack’s New Countywide Meal Tax Begins Jan. 1

By Carol Vaughn –  Businesses in Accomack County will have to collect a 5% meals tax starting Jan. 1 under a new county law.  The Accomack County Board of Supervisors in September approved the tax, which applies to businesses excluding those in incorporated towns that...