[Archived] Alexandria’s Personal Property Tax Due Friday, October 5

Alexandria residents continue to pay one of the lowest personal property tax rates in the region. For the 2007 tax year, taxpayers will be responsible for paying only 31% of the tax assessment for qualified vehicles valued between $1,001 and $20,000. Residents with vehicles valued at more than $20,000 will pay 31% on the first $20,000 of value; any remaining value is taxed at the full tax rate, in accordance with the provisions of the Virginia Personal Property Tax Relief Act. The vehicle license fee is not included as part of the tax assessment, and therefore, is not eligible for tax relief.

As provided by legislation passed earlier this year by the Virginia General Assembly, the City’s annual vehicle license fee increased approximately $8 per vehicle, with the additional revenue planned to be used exclusively for funding Alexandria mass transit capital projects. City Council adopted the fees in order to help address transportation needs in the City.

The Finance Department urges Alexandria taxpayers to pay their personal property taxes by mail or online to avoid waiting in line. The City offers numerous convenient methods for paying the personal property tax:

Pay by mail using the enclosed envelope, or mail payment to the Treasurer’s Office, Department 34710, Alexandria, VA 22334-0710. Please make checks payable to the “City of Alexandria.”

Pay by eCheck online at alexandriava.gov/finance/eChecks to have the payment electronically deducted from a specified checking or savings account. There is no fee for using this service, which is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Pay by Credit Card (Visa, MasterCard, American Express, or Discover) 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, by calling 1.800.272.9829, or online at alexandriava.gov/finance/payment_info. You may also pay by credit card online at the kiosk in City Hall, Room 1700, during normal office hours. Official Payments Corporation will assess a fee for using this service. The City’s jurisdiction code is 1007.

Pay at any SunTrust Bank branch located in the City. SunTrust Bank will accept payment of the total amount printed on the personal property tax bill until 5 pm on October 5, 2007.

Tax bills can still be paid at the Treasury Division, City Hall, 301 King St., Room 1510, between 8 am and 5 pm, Monday through Friday, and 9 am to noon on Saturday, September 29, 2007. Tax bills may be paid in person by cash, check, or Discover Card. Discover will assess a fee for using this service. A drop box located on the Royal Street side of City Hall is also available 24 hours a day.

For information on assessments, appeals, late filing penalty, the Personal Property Tax Relief Act, or to request a tax bill, call the Personal Property Branch at 703.838.4560. Businesses can contact the Business Tax Branch at 703.838.4680 for assessment and late filing information. For information on payments, late payment penalty and interest, call the Treasury Division at 703.838.4777.

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