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Tax Classifications and Rates

Tax Classifications   

Business income is reported under a tax classification depending on the type of business activity.  If you conduct multiple activities, it may be necessary to report under several B&O tax classifications.  For assistance click contact us.  

 

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Tax Rates 

 

Business & Occupation Tax Classification

Rate

Retailing

0.00153

Wholesaling

0.00102

Service & Other

0.004

Manufacturing

0.0011

International Investment Services

0.00055

Retail Service

0.004

 

 

Utility Tax Classification

Prior to March 2016

Current

Telephone Business

6.0%

7.5%

Cellular or Pager

6.0%

7.5%

Natural Gas

6.0%

7.5%

Cable Service

8.0%

8.0%

Franchise Fee (Cable)

5.0%

5.0%

PEG Fee (Cable)

1.0%

1.0%

Solid Waste Collection

8.0%

8.0%

Electricity

6.0%

7.5%

Water

8.0%

8.0%

Solid Waste Customer Excise                                 N/A                               6.0%



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