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City of Renton Tax & Licensing • 1055 S Grady Way, Renton, WA 98057 • 425-430-6851 • taxandlicensing@rentonwa.gov • rentonwa.gov
City of Renton Tax & Licensing Annual Tax Return
I hereby certify that the statements and information provided on this tax return are
true and complete to the best of my knowledge.
Preparer Name:
Title:
Phone: Email:
Signature: Date:
☐If there is no business activity, check this box then proceed to certification.
☐If your business has closed, check this box then proceed to certification. Date of closure: ____________________
SECTION 1 BUSINESS AND OCCUPATION TAX - GROSS RECEIPTS If annual total taxable receipts, in THIS SECTION ONLY, are less than the $500,000 annual threshold, then no payment is due for this section
Line No. Column 1 Tax Classification Code No.
Column 2 Gross Receipts Column 3 Deductions** Column 4 Taxable Receipts Column 5 Tax Rate Column 6 Tax Due
1 Wholesaling 02 0.00121 $
2 Retailing 03 0.00070 $
3 Retail Services 07 0.00121 $
4 Service & Other (Not Apportioned) 06 0.00121 $
5 Service & Other (Apportioned) ** 12 Carryover from Schedule A → → → → → 0.00121 $
6 Manufacturing/Processing for Hire 01 0.00121 $
7 Printing/Publishing 04 0.00121 $
8 Extracting/Extracting for Hire 11 0.00121 $
9 Less Multiple Activities Tax Credit ** 20 Carryover from Schedule C → → → → → → → → → → → → → → →→ ( )
10 Less New Business Tax Credit 87 Eligible New Business Tax Credit FTE Positions FTE # x $1000 ( )
11 Enter Taxable Receipts Sub-Total → → → → → → → → → → → → → → → → →→ Sub-Total $
SECTION 2 UTILITY TAXES This section is for Utility Service Companies ONLY (NO taxable receipt threshold for Utility Taxes)
12 Telephone 40 0.060 $
13 Cellular 41 0.060 $
14 Gas 42 0.060 $
15 Electricity 43 0.060 $
16 Cable TV 44 0.060 $
17 Water 45 0.068 $
18 Solid Waste 46 0.068 $
19 Sewer 47 0.060 $
20 Storm Drainage 48 0.068 $
21 Utility Tax Sub-Total → → → → → → → → → → → → → → → → → → → → → → → → → → → → → → → → Sub-Total $
SECTION 3 OTHER TAXES (NO taxable receipt threshold for Other Taxes)
22 Amusement Games 60 0.020 $
23 Pull Tabs/Punch boards 61 0.050 $
24 Bingo/Raffles 62 0.050 $
25 Card Games 63 0.100 $
26 Admission Charges 64 0.050 $
27 Other Tax Sub-Total → → → → → → → → → → → → → → → → → → → → → → → → → → → → → → → → Sub-Total $
Additional schedules can be found at Business and Occupation Tax | City of Renton Tax Sub-Totals $
Penalties - (see back) $
Interest - (see back) $
Total Due $
File online:
www.FileLocal-wa.gov
Mail tax returns to:
City of Renton
Tax & Licensing
P.O. Box 35136
Seattle, WA 98124
Business Name & Address: Date Due: Reporting Period:
UBI: Account #:
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City of Renton Tax & Licensing • 1055 S Grady Way, Renton, WA 98057 • 425-430-6851 • taxandlicensing@rentonwa.gov • rentonwa.gov
City of Renton Tax & LicensingTax Return
GENERAL INFORMATION: Every person, firm, association or corporation
engaging in business activities in the city, unless otherwise exempted, is
subject to taxation and must file a tax return under the appropriate tax
classifications. The City of Renton administers business & occupation
taxes (gross receipts tax). In addition, the city administers taxes on
admissions, gambling activities, and utility business and occupation
activities.
Descriptions of the various tax classifications and allowable deductions
are provided in Title 5 Chapter 26 of the Renton Municipal Code (RMC). In
addition, the city publishes a pamphlet entitled "Guide to the city's
Business & Occupation Tax". The pamphlet provides general filing
information regarding common types of businesses. If you have any
questions or would like to request a copy of the Guide please contact the
Tax & Licensing Division at 425-430-6851, or find it online at renton-tax-
guide.pdf
GROSS RECEIPTS B&O TAX: The gross receipts B&O tax is measured on
gross proceeds of sales or gross income for the reporting period. For
purposes of the gross receipts tax, business activities are reported by
classification.
UTILITY & OTHER TAXES: Following is a brief synopsis of other taxes that
may apply to your business:
Utility Taxes: This tax is similar to the gross receipts tax, but it is
imposed on utility businesses. Businesses engaging in the following activities are subject to these taxes: telephone, cellular, gas, electric, water, sewerage, drainage, cable TV and garbage.
Admission Tax: This tax is levied upon admission charges for
entrance to an event or establishment. It is collected for the city by the business charging the admission, similar to the sales tax. The
admission tax is computed on the admission price. Gambling Taxes: All persons licensed by the Washington State
Gambling Commission to conduct gambling activities in the city are
required to pay gambling taxes. Gambling activities include: bingo
games, raffles, cards, amusement games, punchboards and pull-tabs.
CALCULATING YOUR TAX LIABILITY: If you claim a deduction, a Multiple
Activities Tax Credit, and/or you apportion income that is taxable under the
Service and Other gross receipts tax classification, you must include the
appropriate schedule form with your return. If a required form is not
provided, the deduction, credit, or apportioned amounts will be denied.
SECTION I: If your business generates gross receipts, determine which tax
classification(s) relate to your business activity (Column 1). Businesses
conducting several types of activities may report in more than one tax
classification.
Column 2: Enter your gross receipts on the appropriate tax
classification line.
Column 3: Complete & submit Schedule D (Deduction Detail) with
your return if you have any allowable deductions. Enter amounts of
any deduction that you are entitled to for each tax classification.
Column 4: Subtract the values entered in Column 3 from those entered
in Column 2, and enter the results in Column 4. Sub-total the Gross
Receipts amounts and enter on Line 11.
Column 6: If the gross receipts sub-total amount on Line 11, Column 4
is less than the $500,000 annual threshold level, enter "0" on Line 11 in
Column 6. If the gross receipts sub-total amount is greater than the
$500,000 annual threshold, multiply each line item in Column 4 by the
tax rate listed in Column 5. Enter the results for each line in Column 6.
Note: See RMC 5-25 for tax credit requirements.
SECTIONS 2 & 3: Complete sections 2 & 3 if your business generates gross
receipts on admissions, gambling and/ or utility activities. Refer to RMC Title 5
for detailed descriptions of the various tax classifications and allowed
deductions for certain business activities. Determine which tax
classification(s) relate to your business activity. Businesses conducting
several types of activities may report in more than one tax classification.
Column 2: Enter your gross receipts under the appropriate tax
Classification
Column 3: Complete & submit Schedule D (Deduction Detail) with your
return if you have any allowable deductions. Enter amounts of any
deduction that you are entitled for each tax classification. Column 4: Subtract the values entered in Column 3 from those entered
in Column 2, and enter the results.
Column 6: Multiply the amount in Column 4 by the tax rate listed in
Column 5 and enter the result in Column 6.
TAX SUB-TOTALS: Calculate and enter Tax Sub-totals from Sections 1 (Gross
Receipts Tax), 2 (Utility Taxes) and 3 (Other Taxes) in the field provided beside
Tax Sub-Totals.
PENALTIES: Calculate the penalty on the amount reported in the TAX SUB-
TOTALS and enter the penalty amount in the field provided. Penalty is
calculated as follows:
If not paid by the due date penalty is 9% ($5 minimum) If not paid on or before the last day of the month following the due date
penalty is 19% ($5 minimum)
If not paid on or before the last day of 2nd month following the due date penalty is 29% ($5 minimum)
INTEREST: Calculate interest in accordance with RMC 5-26 and enter the
amount in the field provided.
TOTAL DUE: Add Total Tax, Penalty, and Interest, and enter the result in the
field provided. Then, please print name, title, phone, email, sign and date your
return, and remit back with the appropriate forms and payment.
REPORTING FREQUENCY: Tax payments are due on or before the last day of
the month following the end of the reporting period covered by the return. Tax
returns must be filed by the due date whether or not any tax is owed. Monthly
filers are only classified as monthly for Utility or Other Taxes B&O taxes are
required to be reported on an Annual or Quarterly basis as specified by the
department.
GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS