Business & Occupation Tax

The City of Everett Business and Occupation Tax (B&O) is based on the gross receipts of your business. If you don’t yet have an Everett business license, visit our Business License page to learn how to obtain one.

To apply for a business license or file your taxes online by credit card or ACH debit, please visit File local Opens in new window


  1.  Tax Guide
  2. Tax Rate
  3. Voluntary Disclosure
  4. Due Dates
  5. Other Taxes

Everett Business Tax Guide (PDF)

This guide includes information about how to file and pay your taxes, regulatory licenses and other helpful hints.

Tax Filings

To file and pay your taxes online, please visit File local Opens in new window

If you did need a paper tax return, you may obtain a copy below under Tax Forms. 

Are you preparing the taxes but are not the business owner? Please fill out a Tax Authorization form.

Please complete tax filings by the due date, even if no taxes are owed. If you do not complete the tax filings by the due date, penalties and interest will be assessed. 

Tax Forms

  1. Multi-Purpose Tax Return
  2. Schedule A - Service Income Apportionment Worksheet (2020-present)
  3. Schedule A - Service Income Apportionment Worksheet (2019)
  4. Schedule C- Multiple Activities Tax Credit Form
  5. Schedule D- Deduction Detail
  6. Tax Authorization form
  7. New Job Tax Credit Application

The City of Everett B&O taxes are governed by Everett Municipal Code Chapter 3.24.