Taxes

 Service Update


    
  • Due to a high volume of calls and emails, our response times are currently longer than usual. We appreciate your patience and understanding, and we will respond to your inquiry as soon as we are able.
  • The business and occupation (B&O) tax rate is 0.2% effective Jan 1, 2025 (Ordinance 838).  
  • Businesses can now file B&O tax returns and make payments through the City’s online B&O Tax Portal. See below for details. 

The City of Burien receives revenue from various taxes collected at the state, county, and local level.

Updated April 16, 2026