Summit: Eatery tax should stay

01/25/10 Some nonprofit groups in Summit County could lose about $1.5 million each year if state lawmakers vote to eliminate the Restaurant Tax. For several years counties in Utah have been allowed to add a 1-percent tax to restaurant checks for sales of prepared food.

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Cache County approves final allotment of $2 million in RAPZ/Restaurant tax money

05/12/11 The Cache County Council has awarded this year's RAPZ/Restaurant Tax dollars amid fierce competition for the funding.

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Update: Restaurant Tax Hurts Employers/Employees

05/19/11 It shows up every time we dine out in Omaha...an occupation tax...otherwise knows as the Restaurant Tax. It's 2.5% on all sales. The Omaha Restaurant Association filed an appeal in state court to overturn a ruling by a lower court saying the city could impose that tax. Restaurant owners say it's had a big impact on customers and negatively impacts employees as well.

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