The City of Burien has launched a new online portal for convenient filing of Burien business and occupation (B&O) tax returns. The new software replaces the requirement for businesses to mail their printed returns and payments to the City.
Burien is the first city in Washington state to partner with software vendor OpenGov and successfully launch this new online B&O tax system.
"Our team is focused on delivering solutions that uphold the highest standards of accountability and transparency while creating greater efficiencies for our staff and the community," said Finance Director Casey Headley. "Moving to a more efficient online system simplifies the process for taxpayers in addition to helping redirect valuable staff time that was previously dedicated to supporting a burdensome, manual process."
The City assesses a B&O tax on businesses with annual gross receipts more than $200,000. Effective January 1, 2025, the B&O tax rate is 0.2% (two-tenths of one percent) on taxable gross receipts above this threshold. Businesses with annual gross receipts of $200,000 or less are below the tax exemption level but are still required to file a return with the City by the due date if they are registered and “engaging in business” in Burien as defined in Burien Municipal Code Chapter 3.11.
Businesses can now file B&O tax returns and make payments through the online B&O Tax Portal. The City’s Finance Department is working to provide secure access codes to all new registrants as efficiently as possible.
Questions and requests for prior year paper forms (2024 and earlier) can be sent to [email protected].
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