County Business Taxes
Business Professional and Occupational License (BPOL) tax is assessed on non-manufacturing businesses according to the gross receipts from operation at a rate determined by the type of business being conducted.
Business Tangible Personal Property is assessed upon the furniture, fixtures and equipment used by a business. Returns are due no later than May 1 of the tax year. Business personal property reporting forms are mailed in January of each year to all licensed businesses, and must be returned to the Commissioner’s office by March 1. Only original business personal property reporting forms can be accepted.
Machinery and tools tax is assessed upon the machinery and tools of manufacturers. Machinery and tools reporting forms are mailed in January of each year to all licensed businesses, and must be returned to the Commissioner’s office by March 1.
Other Local Taxes administered by the Commissioner of the Revenue include transient occupancy tax, prepared food and beverage tax, and certain franchise taxes. Businesses must register for these taxes with the Commissioner of the Revenue before they begin business.
For forms (must be typed) and additional information on licenses and taxes, contact the James City County Commissioner of the Revenue, 101-B Mounts Bay Road, Williamsburg, VA, 23185, (757) 253-6698, Fax (757) 253-6733.
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