City Taxes

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The City of Kent imposes the business taxes below to fund important City services. These taxes are administered by the Tax Division of the Finance Department.

City taxes are filed separately from taxes that a business must file with the State of Washington. Click on the links below to see additional information for each type of tax. 

 

 

Reach the Tax Division

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    253-856-6266
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    Utility, Admissions, and Gambling Taxes
    CityTaxes@kentwa.gov
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    Customer Service
    400 West Gowe Street, Suite 122
    Kent, WA 98032
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    Monday - Friday
    8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Taxes

Tax return Forms

Explanation

Business & Occupation (B&O) Tax

B&O Tax 2024 Quarterly Return

B&O Tax 2023 Annual Return

File Online: taxfile.kentwa.gov

Most businesses that conduct business activities in Kent, whether located within or outside Kent city limits, are subject to the City’s B&O tax. The tax consists of a gross receipts tax and square footage tax.

See Kent City Code Chapter 3.28 or refer to the additional information below.

 

Utility Tax

Utility Tax Return

 

Gross receipts tax based on the gross income derived from engaging in certain business activities.
See Kent City Code Chapter 3.18 or refer to the additional information below.

Admissions Tax

Admissions Tax Return

 

Admission tax is collected whenever there is a charge for admission to any place or event for entertainment or recreation within the City of Kent limits.

See Kent City Code Chapter 3.26 or refer to the additional information below.

 

Gambling Tax

Gambling Tax Return

 

Any person, corporation, association, or organization conducting any gambling activity must pay the gambling tax.
See Kent City Code Chapter 3.21 or refer to the additional information below.

Information about City Taxes

Business and Occupation (B&O) Tax
Utility Tax
Gambling Tax
Admissions Tax
Tax Rules and Publications