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Arlington is under a Winter Weather Advisory from 5 p.m. Sunday through 10 a.m. Monday, with 2-4 inches of snow expected and 30-40 mph wind gusts.

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Payments and Taxes

Business Types & Tax Rates

The Commissioner of Revenue licenses and assesses a business license tax on every business in Arlington, including home-based businesses.

Individuals renting or leasing houses, apartments, part of their own residences, or other types of dwellings, including vacation and transient rentals, are also considered businesses.

Business Tangible Personal Property Taxes

All tangible personal property (with a few exceptions) that is used in a business in Arlington County, including all furniture, computers, fixtures, machinery and tools of all Arlington businesses and ensures that all businesses must file a Business Tangible Personal Property Return each year on or before May 1.

Custodial Taxes

“Custodial Taxes” is a term used to describe taxes collected from consumers by businesses, which include:
Meals Tax,
Transient Occupancy Tax,
and
Short-Term Rental Tax.

The business holds the collected funds in trust for the County until they are remitted to the County Treasurer.

Opening a New Business

If you have, or are thinking about starting up a new business find out the tax information you need to know.

Water & Utilities

Pay water-sewer-refuse bills, learn about water quality, fees, main breaks and more.

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