Bookkeeping built around Tacoma’s city B&O tax
Tacoma charges its own B&O tax, and the rate depends on how your revenue is classified — services are taxed at more than double the city's retailing rate. A bookkeeper who lumps everything into one income account can cost you money on every Tacoma return.
We keep Tacoma books remotely, with revenue classified the way the city and state see it, so your returns are accurate and you only pay what you owe.
What Tacoma books have to account for
The $250,000 line
Tacoma's city B&O return exempts businesses with less than $250,000 in gross income for the calendar year. Growing businesses need to see that line coming, not discover it after year-end.
Classification changes the rate
On the city's return, retailing is taxed at 0.153% and services and other activities at 0.40%. Splitting revenue correctly between classifications is a bookkeeping job, not a tax-time guess.
Tacoma rental license
Owners of Tacoma rental property must register with the city and pay an annual rental business license fee — a cost that belongs in your rental books, by property.
Books built for Tacoma
Every plan includes monthly reconciliation, financial statements and a plain-language summary. Plans start at $250 a month — compare plans.
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Income by B&O classification
Separate income accounts for retail, services and other activities, matched to the city and state returns.
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Threshold watch
Year-to-date Tacoma gross income on your monthly summary so the $250,000 line never surprises you.
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Rental property books
Income and expenses by property, with license fees and repairs where your tax preparer expects them.
Tacoma bookkeeping questions
Do you serve Tacoma in person?
No — Tacoma is a remote service area for us. You send documents to a secure inbox, we reconcile everything monthly, and we talk by phone or video whenever you'd like.
Is there a small business credit for Tacoma B&O?
Tacoma's return includes a small business credit for businesses located in the city with gross income between $250,001 and $300,000, phasing out as income rises. Your tax preparer applies it; we make sure the income figure behind it is right.
How much does bookkeeping cost?
Flat monthly plans start at $250 a month. See our pricing page for what each plan includes.
Need payroll or HR in Tacoma? See payroll and HR for Tacoma employers at B2B Solutions.
Local rules checked October 2026. Rules change — confirm with the city or the Department of Revenue before acting. We don't prepare tax returns.
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