Business and Occupation Tax Filing and Payments

Please enter the taxable amount for each business activity. Taxable amount is based on your gross receipts less allowable deductions per BMC 6.04.

Taxable Amount = Gross Receipts - (Tax Deductions + Exemptions*)

*Tax Deductions and Exemptions may include: Bad Debts, Cash Discounts, Interstate, Liquor, Gambling, & Gasoline Sales, and Other. The City of Bellingham does not allow all the deductions that the State of Washington allows. Costs of doing business are non deductible. If you are not sure of a deduction, contact the City Finance Department at 360-778-8022.

NOTE: If you want to retain a copy of your tax return, you must print a screen shot of this page. A confirmation email will be sent that your return has been filed.