Each month, #RVA restaurants pay a self-reported tax of 7.5% that’s used to support public schools. Contrasting with other local governments — like #Hanover and #Henrico counties — restaurant owners said #Richmond does not automatically notify them if they’re late or miss a tax payment.

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Richmond restaurants dispute thousands in meals tax penalties

The city’s finance department has a recent history of irregularities.

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