The city of Kent will host a free training workshop on the city’s new business and occupation tax (B&O), from 9-11:30 a.m. Thursday, July 18, in the City Council Chambers at City Hall, 220 Fourth Ave. S.
Interested parties are asked to register online at KentWA.gov/CityTaxes.
According to city auditor Robert Goehring, the workshop is designed to help filers understand the city’s B&O tax reporting responsibilities.
“Participants will learn about B&O tax reporting classifications, exemptions, deductions, gross receipts and square footage tax and how to file online,” said Goehring in a city media release. “Besides filing online, taxpayers will soon be able to make payments online and set up taxpayer accounts.”
Slated to go live in mid-July, a new B&O Tax Return System will allow filers to submit B&O tax returns electronically, pay the tax via eCheck or credit card, complete and submit previously saved returns and view past returns that were filed online.
“We’ve made some excellent technology upgrades to make filing very simple for the taxpayer,” Goehring said. “We’re pleased to provide these new options in advance of the July 31 due date for second quarter taxes.”
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