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    • Commissioner of Revenue

    The Commissioner of Revenue's mission is to provide Arlington County residents and businesses high quality service in meeting their tax obligations by applying Virginia state and Arlington County tax laws with uniformity, fairness, and integrity.

    Ingrid H. Morroy"When customers call us, they are not interrupting our busy workday; they are the reason we are here!"

    Ingrid H. Morroy
    Commissioner of Revenue

    Important Notices:

    2011 Vehicle Personal Property tax formulas have been established:

    The 2011 tax rate is $5.00 per $100 of assessed value. Vehicles are assessed for the number of months they are located in Arlington County.

    For 2011, qualifying conventional fuel vehicles will receive tax relief in the following way:  The first $3,000 in annual assessed value is fully subsidized by the State; the next $17,000 in annual assessed value, from $3,001 - $20,000, is subsidized at 32%; annual assessed value above $20,000 is not subsidized.

    n April 16, 2011 with the Commissioner’s support and encouragement, the Arlington County Board adopted a measure to offer enhanced personal property tax relief (PPTRA) for vehicles specially adapted to transport individuals with disabilities.  Whether a vehicle qualifies for this tax relief will be determined by the Commissioner of Revenue and her staff based on the following criteria:

    • The vehicle must be a passenger car, motorcycle, pickup truck, or panel truck
    • The vehicle must have a registered gross weight of less than 7,501 pounds
    • The vehicle must be owned by an individual, or leased by an individual under a contract requiring the individual to pay the tax
    • The vehicle must be used no more than 50% of the time for business purposes
    • The vehicle must be specially equipped and/or modified to provide transportation for physically disabled individuals

    For those vehicles that do qualify, the 2011 tax rate will include 100% tax relief on vehicle values up to $3,000 and 50% tax relief on vehicle values from $3,001 to $20,000. Vehicle values over $20,000 will receive no tax relief.

    In support of Arlington's Initiative to Reduce Emissions (AIRE), clean fuel vehicles will receive 100% tax relief on the first $3,000 of the vehicle's value and 70% tax relief on the next $17,000 of the vehicle's value, from $3,001 - $20,000. The portion of a qualifying vehicle’s assessed value over $20,000 is not tax exempt.

    For more information, or if you have any questions, please contact our office at 703-228-3135 or by e-mail .

    Attention All Arlington Taxpayers and Utility Customers - Introducing the New Customer Assessment and Payment Portal (CAPP)

    A new “Assessment & Collections Enterprise” (ACE) system has been adopted in the Commissioner of Revenue’s and Treasurer’s Offices. The ACE project was initiated to replace the processes previously supported by the County’s aging mainframe-based revenue systems. Benefits of the new system include more efficient processes, fewer errors, increased reliability, and most importantly, improved customer service. 

    The new Customer Assessment and Payment Portal (CAPP) is an important component of the ACE system.  For the first time, all Arlington taxpayers will be able to file, pay, and monitor their accounts through a new portal website.  Businesses and citizens will have full access to view the status of all their accounts, perform routine transactions, update account information, and review account history – all at the citizen’s own convenience, online, in a secure environment.

    Need to pay your tax bills, your utility bill, a parking ticket?        Do it through your CAPP account. 

    Bought a car, sold a car, have a new email address?        Handle it all through your CAPP account. 

    Want to sign up for Billpayer Notification Service or the Automated Bank Debit Program?        Available through your CAPP account. 

    Want to review your Arlington tax assessment or payment history?        It’s there in your CAPP account. 

    Need to file your business account returns or review information with your accountant?        Yep! Do it through your CAPP account. 

    Register now by visiting https://capp.arlingtonva.us – it’s convenient and secure

    Brought to you by the Arlington County Commissioner of Revenue, the Arlington County Treasurer and the Arlington County Department of Technology Services

    New Customer Service Improvement - Search, Register, or Dissolve a Trade Name More Conveniently!

    In late 2009, the office of the Commissioner of Revenue began processing Trade Name Registrations in the Business Division, Suite 208, 2100 Clarendon Boulevard. The addition of this convenience for our business customers is yet another step in our continuing effort to provide the highest quality of customer service.  For additional information or to begin the process of searching, registering, or dissolving a Trade Name, please click here.  If you have any questions, please contact our office at 703-228-3060 or by email.

     

    $100 Out-of-State License Plate Annual Fee

    Beginning April 2008, owners of vehicles garaged in Arlington but displaying out-of-state license plates will be assessed a $100 annual fee.  For more information and frequently asked questions click here .

     

    Topics

    Real Estate Tax Relief

    Eligible elderly and disabled homeowners may qualify for deferral or exemption from paying real estate taxes. The Commissioner of Revenue's office is available to assist those citizens wishing to apply for Real Estate Tax Relief by accepting their applications. Click for more information or to download an application form (50.2K PDF format). Please call us at 703-228-3033 with any questions concerning this new service.

    Arlington County DMV Select

    List of Services Provided at the Arlington County DMV Select Office (53.8K PDF format), New Out-of-State Student and Non-Resident Registration Fees

    General

    Office Organization Chart, Tax Calendar, Customer Advocate, Customer Advocate Brochure (116.5K PDF format), Arlington Taxpayer Information - What You Need to Know Brochure (166.5K PDF format), Arlington County Taxpayer's Bill of Rights

    Business Taxes

    Register or Dissolve a Trade Name, Online Business Tax Filing & Payment, Opening a New Business in Arlington County Brochure (2.21MB PDF format), Business Tangible Personal Property Tax - Questions & Answers Brochure (126.3K PDF format), New Business Information

    Custodial Taxes

    Online Meals Tax Filing & Payment, Application for Certification as a Short-Term Rental Business (262.5K PDF format), 

    Compliance

    Compliance Division Overview, Vehicle Personal Property Tax - Questions & Answers (Compliance Division) Brochure (249.1K PDF format), Vehicle Personal Property Tax Enforcement Program, $100 Fee on Vehicles Failing to Display Virginia License Plates - Information about, Questions & Answers, Tax Evader Hotline / Anonymous Tips

    Income Taxes

    Virginia State Income Tax - Frequently Asked Questions

    Vehicle Personal Property Taxes

    Vehicle Personal Property Tax - Questions & Answers Brochure (109.5K PDF format), Vehicle Personal Property Tax Forms and Information, Online Vehicle Registration, Vehicle Registration Form (15.0K PDF format), Online Vehicle Disposal Form, Vehicle Disposal Form (90.5K PDF format), Online Vehicle Address Change Form, Vehicle Address Change Form (65.0K PDF format), Vehicle Personal Property Tax Enforcement Program, Appeal a Personal Property Tax Assessment, Tax Evader Hotline / Anonymous Tips, Watercraft Personal Property Tax Return (15.6K PDF format)


    Last Modified: February 03, 2012
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