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Stafford

Concerns Mount as Stafford Eyes Return of BPOL Business Tax

By Potomac Local News

During the Stafford County Board of Supervisors meeting on July 7, 2026, Supervisor Crystal Vanuch (Rock Hill District) expressed strong concerns about the potential reimplementation of a Business Professional and Occupational License (BPOL) tax, warning that it could harm local small businesses and urging residents to participate in an upcoming public hearing.

Vanuch, who reviewed discussions from a recent work session she could not attend, stated she was “appalled” that the tax appeared to be moving forward. She noted that Spotsylvania County is actively working to eliminate its similar BPOL tax. “The general consensus is that it’s gonna crush our business growth in Stafford County,” she said.

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Stafford

Stafford Supervisors Consider Bringing Back BPOL Business Tax

By Uriah Kiser
Stafford County Administrator Bill Ashton presents the proposed FY2027 budget to the Stafford County Board of Supervisors on Feb. 17, 2026, at the Government Center.

Stafford County supervisors reviewed a proposed $45 million increase in the FY 2027 budget during a work session, as state mandates, rising costs, and collection challenges pressure local finances.

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Prince William

Prince William Supervisors Weigh Business Tax Expansion Amid Concerns

By Alan Gloss
Prince William County's finance director, Michelle Attreed, presented options for a new tax to the county board of Supervisors. [Photo by Alan Gloss]

The Prince William Board of County Supervisors is considering a proposed ordinance options that would add equity to the current business and Professional Occupations Licensing tax (BPOL) tax by adding a licensing fee on all businesses in the county.

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Stafford’s Vanuch ends discussions on increased business taxes

By Uriah Kiser
Vanuch

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Stafford supervisor signals return of BPOL tax

By Potomac Local News

A Stafford County leader floated the idea of re-enacting the BPOL tax on businesses.

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