James City County has refunded $2.9 million to Busch Gardens following an appeal of how the amusement park is taxed. The amusement park appealed to the state in 2021 to have its property’s classification changed from personal property to real estate. The appeal was granted in 2024 by the state tax commissioner, who required the county to refund personal property taxes that were paid from 2017 to 2024. County Treasurer Jennifer Tomes told the Board of Supervisors on Tuesday...
