Restaurant Gross Receipts Tax

Definition

A 1% tax levied on the gross receipts of restaurants, excluding the sale of alcoholic beverages.

Discussion

The 1% restaurant gross receipts tax serves as the source of revenue to the City's Convention and Tourism Fund. The fund was established to foster and promote the City's convention and tourism industry. Revenues from this source are used to offset debt service payments on the Cervantes Convention Center.

Restaurant Gross Receipts Tax Revenues


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