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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...

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

Beginning Monday, November 2, 2009, the office of the Commissioner of Revenue will begin 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.

2009 Vehicle Personal Property tax formulas have been established:

The 2009 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 2009, qualifying 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 37%; annual assessed value above $20,000 is not subsidized.

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 90% 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 further information click here.  If you have any questions, please contact our office at 703-228-3135 or by e-mail .

The New ACE System

The development of a new “Assessment & Collections Enterprise” (ACE) system is underway in the Commissioner of Revenue’s and Treasurer’s Offices.     The ACE project was initiated to replace the processes currently 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.

Beginning with the 2009 Business Taxes, the new system has become a reality.  Business License customers will receive new, more efficient returns.

Click here for more detailed information

$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 License Tax Filing & Payment, Business Tangible Tax Return (22.8K PDF format), 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 04, 2010
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