B26-0775

Meals Tax Relief Amendment Act of 2026

Introduced·7/14/26
Tion Text

Meals Tax Relief Amendment Act of 2026 reduces the tax rate on food and drink prepared for immediate consumption.

The Meals Tax Relief Amendment Act of 2026 modifies the District of Columbia Code to adjust the tax rate on food and drink prepared for immediate consumption. The bill sets a 5.0% tax rate from the act's effective date until September 30, 2026, and increases it to 6.0% starting October 1, 2027. The act also includes a fiscal impact statement adopted from the committee report.

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Where it stands

Current
Committee of the Whole Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

History

Sep 22

Council

Referred to Committee on Committee of the Whole

Jul 14

Council

Introduced in Office of the Secretary