B&O tax workshop set for business owners set for June 20

Published 10:44 am Friday, May 24, 2013

The city of Kent, in partnership with the Kent Chamber of Commerce and Kent Downtown Partnership, will host a free training workshop on the city’s new business and occupation tax.

The workshop runs from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. June 20, at the city of Kent Centennial Building, Suites 105 and 107, 400 W. Gowe St.

According to city auditor Robert Goehring, the workshop is designed to help businesses understand the city’s B&O tax reporting responsibilities.

“Participants will learn about B&O tax reporting classifications, exemptions and deductions, gross receipts and square footage tax and how to file online,” Goehring said. “Attendees will also have the opportunity to ask questions about taxes that apply to specific businesses.”

To register, visit kentchamber.com.

For more information, call 253-856-6266.