Are there restrictions on the use of the accommodations tax revenue?

Yes, state law is very specific about how cities and counties can spend state accommodations tax revenue. The first $25,000 is deposited into the local governments general fund, 30 percent of the balance must be allocated to a special fund for the exclusive use of tourism advertising and promotion, and the remaining balance must be used for tourism-related expenditures as defined in SC Code Section 6-1-530. Local Accommodations Tax Local Accommodations Tax proceeds must be used for tourism-related projects and programs as defined in SC Code Section 6-1-530.

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2. What happens to my deposit?
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4. How do I disconnect my service?
5. Why is my bill so much higher than my neighbor's bill?
6. I have a leak! Who do I call?
7. Why am I charged sewer usage on irrigation water that runs through my domestic meter?
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11. What is the difference between the state accommodations tax and the local accommodations tax?
12. Who approves accommodations tax expenditures?
13. Are there restrictions on the use of the accommodations tax revenue?
14. What is the Local Hospitality Tax?
15. Where do I send the taxes collected under the 2% Hospitality Tax?
16. What are the benefits of the Local Hospitality Tax?
17. What sales are subject to the Local Hospitality Tax?
18. Who is responsible for collecting and remitting the Local Hospitality Tax?
19. How will the Local Hospitality Tax be remitted to the Town of Fort Mill?
20. What if an establishment’s payment to the Town of Fort Mill is late?
21. Does the Local Hospitality Tax Act stipulate a business implementation credit for start-up costs?
22. How will the funds generated by the Hospitality Tax be allocated in future budgets?
23. How will the Town conduct audits of the Hospitality Tax?
24. Can the Town Council establish a Hospitality Tax advisory committee?
25. How do I calculate the taxes to be remitted to the Town under the 2% hospitality tax?