City of Alexandria Tax Guide

Please note that the City of Alexandria Tax Guide is a synopsis of, and not a substitute for, the Alexandria City Code, which is the authoritative reference for tax matters in the City. We encourage you to contact the City department or agency listed for updates and further information on taxes.

In addition to the general Tax Guide provided below, the City provides targeted tax guides for specific demographics.  If you're new to the City, you may wish to view our Tax Guide for New City Residents, Tax Guide for New Businesses, or  Licensing and Tax Guide for Non-Profit Organizations.  

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Quick Guide

• Property Taxes
• Tax Relief Programs
• License Taxes
• Other Local Business-Related Taxes
• Intergovernmental Taxes
• Income Taxes
• Tax Forms
• Tax Filing and Payment Due Dates
• Payments: Taxes and Parking Citations
• Delinquent Taxes
• Additional Resources
• Contact Us 

Property Taxes

• Real Estate Tax
• Personal Property Tax and City Decal
• Business Personal Property Tax

Tax Relief Programs

• Real Estate Tax Relief for Elderly or Totally Disabled Persons
• Personal Property Tax Relief for Elderly or Totally Disabled Persons
• Real Property Tax Relief for Veterans with 100% Service-Connected Disability

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License Taxes

• Business License Tax
• Bank Franchise License Tax
• Dog and Cat Licenses

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Other Local Business-Related Taxes

• Admission Tax
• Cigarette Tax
• Meal Sales Tax
• Public Rights-of-Way Use Fee
• Short-Term (Daily) Rental Tax
• Transient Lodging Tax
• Utility Tax

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Intergovernmental Taxes

• Gasoline Tax
• Recordation Tax
• Sales and Use Tax

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Income Taxes

• Federal Income Tax
• State Income Tax

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Payments: Taxes and Parking Citations

• Six Easy Ways to Pay
• Automatic Bank Debit Program (Real Estate Tax Only)

Delinquent Taxes

• Penalties for Late Filing and Payment
• Delinquent Tax Collections
  • Collection Tools 
  • Field Visits
  • Statutory Assessment 
• Delinquent Taxpayer Lists

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Additional Resources

• Virginia Department of Taxation
• Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles
• Virginia State Corporation Commission
• Northern Virginia Transportation Authority (NVTA)
• HB 3202 Transportation Funding Authority

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Contact Us

CONTACT...	FOR QUESTIONS ABOUT...	PHONE NUMBER/ E-MAIL LINK
Personal Property Tax	Personal Property (Vehicle) Tax Registration, Assessments, Relief and Account Changes	703.746.3995 Email:
Business Tax	Business Licenses and Taxes	703.746.3903 Email:
Tax Services & Enforcement	Real Estate and/or Personal Property Tax Relief for Elderly or Totally Disabled Persons; Real Estate Tax Exemption for Veterans with 100% Service-Connected Disabilities	703.746.3909 Email:
	State Income Tax Preparation Assistance	703.746.3909 Email:
	Delinquent Taxes: Collections and Payment Plans	703.746.3909 Email:
	Daily Rental Tax, Bank Franchise License Tax, Public Service Corporation Assessments and Bankruptcy	703.746.3909 Email:
Tax Audit, Research & Analysis	Meals and Beverage Tax; Transient Lodging (Hotel) Tax; Utility Tax; Communications Tax; Admissions Tax	703.746.3903 Email:
Treasury Division	Real Estate Tax--Billing and Payment; Paying Taxes and Parking Citations	703.746.3902 Email: