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Tax Rate Information

2008

NOMINAL RATE

 ASSESSMENT RATIO

BUSINESS LICENSE *

None

0

GROSS RECEIPTS *

None

0

REAL ESTATE

$0.84 / 100

100%

MACHINERY & TOOLS

$0.75 / 100  

First year 90% ($0.68/100)

Second year 80% ($0.60/100) Third year 65% ($0.49/100)

Fourth year 50% ($0.38/100)

Fifth year 35% ($0.26/100)

Sixth year & on 20% ($0.15/100)

MERCHANT'S CAPITAL

$0.50 / 100

100%

PERSONAL PROPERTY: VEHICLES BUSINESS EQUIPMENT

$5.49 / 100

First year 35% ($1.92/100)

Second year 30% ($1.65/100)

Third year 25% ($1.37/100)

Fourth year 20% ($1.10/100)

Fifth year & on 15% ($0.82/100)

CONSUMER UTILITIES

Telephone: 20% of first $500

Natural Gas: 20% of first $500  

Electricity: 10% of first $2000

 

 

*The Business Professional & Occupational License Tax Begins 1/1/2010, Which Will Include A Separate Business License Requirement

 

Local Tax Information

The Commissioner of the Revenue Office:

  • Processes and audits state income tax returns
  • Processes estimated state income
  • Assists and advises taxpayers in preparing state income tax returns
  • Assesses personal property and prepares the personal property book
  • Assesses real estate, makes land transfers and prepares the real estate book
  • Administers Meals Tax, Short Term Rental Tax, Tax on Public Service Corporations, and Transient Occupancy Tax
  • Administers local Land Use Program
  • Administers Tax Relief program for the elderly and disabled
  • Directs the General Reassessment every two years

Helpful Contact Info:

  • Stafford County Commissioner of the Revenue
    • Personal property: 540-658-4132
    • Real estate transfers or land transfers: 540-658-4124
    • Local land use program: 540-658-4127
    • Tax relief program for the elderly and disabled: 540-658-4122
    • County tax maps: 540-658-4124
    • General assessment: 540-658-4125
 
 
   

1300 Courthouse Road - P.O. Box 339, Stafford, VA 22555-0339
540-658-8681 ~ 800-325-2059 ~ Fax: 540-658-6651
www.GoStaffordVa.com econdev@co.stafford.va.us


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