Business Utility Tax
Apply for and file Business Utility Tax or Gambling Tax
Utility Occupation Tax Program
According to the authority given in the Kirkland Municipal code under Chapter 5.08, Utility occupation tax code, certain Kirkland businesses are required to pay Kirkland Utility occupation tax. Businesses within the city of Kirkland that provide electricity, gas service, cable, garbage and telephone/wireless technology are subject to this tax. For further details on this tax please refer to the above referenced code.
Steps to Apply for Utility Business Tax Program:
- Apply for a Business License.
- Businesses may register for a license with the City of Kirkland through the Washington Business Licensing Service’s (BLS) one-stop online business licensing portal. If you would like to fill out the application by hand, you can print out a form here. More information regarding how to apply for a business license can be found here.
- Email taxes@kirklandwa.gov to receive your City of Kirkland Tax Account number
- Include your assigned tax account number on your form each month when submitting your tax payment
- File and pay taxes
- Taxes must be paid by the 10th of every month following the month in which activity occurred.
- Pay your taxes by completing the appropriate tax form below. Mail the completed tax return form, along with a check for payment to:
City of Kirkland - Tax Section
123 5th Ave
Kirkland, WA 98033
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Gambling Tax Program
Under the authority granted by the Kirkland municipal code chapter 7.48 Gambling restrictions- Tax, businesses involved in gambling activities are required to file and pay gambling taxes each quarter. For full details of the City of Kirkland gambling restrictions and tax rates please refer to the above referenced code. Taxes are due as follows:
Tax Period
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Tax Due Date
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January – March
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April 30th
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April – June
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July 31st
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July September
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October 31st
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October – December
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January 31st
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Gambling Tax Form
Gambling Tax Form(PDF, 475KB)
If you have any questions regarding utility or gambling tax, due dates or tax rates, please email us at taxes@kirklandwa.gov