AIKEN, S.C. (WJBF) — The City of Aiken could soon ask restaurant-goers to pay a little more at the register. City leaders are discussing raising the hospitality tax.
“It adds to the price of restaurant meals and prepared foods. So, for groceries, it does not apply tax,” Aiken City Manager Stuart Bedenbaugh said.
Leaders say the proposed tax increase would generate about $2.3 million in new annual revenue.It would help cover rising costs while maintaining city services…