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Corinth Area Tourism Promotion Tax

A 2% tax is imposed on the gross revenue derived from occupancy of inns, bed and breakfast establishments, hotels, motels located in Corinth, and on the gross revenue derived from the sale of prepared food and beverages by restaurants in Corinth. When 50% or more of the gross revenue of a restaurant derives from the sale of prepared food, the tax is assessed upon the gross revenue derived from the sale of all foods and beverages served by such restaurant.

Desoto County Convention Tourist Promotion Tax

A 2% tax is imposed on the gross proceeds (including but not limited to sales of beer and alcoholic beverages) of restaurants, hotels and motels. This tax does not apply to restaurants not selling alcoholic beverages and whose gross sales or gross income is less than $100,000 per year based on the preceding calendar year. In determining gross proceeds of sales or gross income, the sales or income of all establishments owned, operated or controlled by the same persons or corporations shall be aggregated. This levy is in addition to all other taxes imposed. Effective February 1, 1997.

Florence Economic Development and Recreational Facilities Tax

A 2% tax is imposed on the gross proceeds of the sales of beer, alcoholic beverages, and prepared food by bars and restaurants located in Florence. This levy is in addition to all other taxes imposed. Effective January 1, 1999. Repealed from and after December 31, 2028, or not more than two months following the time that the recreational facilities authorized to be constructed by this act have been completed and the cost of constructing such facilities has been paid.