Business Tax Calendar

The calendar below outlines excise tax and fee deadlines for businesses operating in the city.

Excise Taxes

Click the links below to learn more about these taxes:

Questions?

For questions about specific taxes, contact the relevant office below.

Commissioner's Office

Treasurer's Office

Northern Virginia Cigarette Tax Board

Business Tax Calendar

Note: An asterisk (*) indicates an approximate date.

Meals, Utility, and Cigarette Taxes

  • Due monthly on the 20th for the previous month's activity
    (e.g., Jan. taxes are due Feb. 20)

Transient Occupancy Tax
Due quarterly on the 20th of:

  • January (for Oct.–Dec.)
  • April (for Jan.–Mar.)
  • July (for Apr.–Jun.)
  • October (for Ju–Sep)

Business License (BPOL)

  • Due March 1 – Applications and payments
  • Penalty begins March 2
  • Interest begins April 1

Business Personal Property Tax

  • Return mailed: Feb. 15
  • Return due: May 1
  • Bills mailed: Sept. 5*
  • Payment due: Oct. 5*
    (Penalty and interest begin Oct. 6)

Real Estate Tax

  • First half due: June 21
  • Second half due: Dec. 5
    (Penalty begins the next day)

Bank Franchise Stock Tax

  • Due March 1