City B&O Tax Model Ordinance Update A summary of City B&O tax authority & required updates to the model ordinance October 2007 Association of Washington.

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City B&O Tax Model Ordinance Update A summary of City B&O tax authority & required updates to the model ordinance October 2007 Association of Washington Cities

Overview n B&O Tax Legal Authority n Overview of Model Ordinance History n Requirement for the 39 B&O Tax Cities to Adopt Allocation & Apportionment Provisions by January 1, 2008

Legal authority for City B&O tax n Washington State Constitution, Article XI, Section 12, allows the Legislature to vest in municipalities the power to assess and collect taxes for municipal purposes. n Legislature has authorized cities and towns to license businesses “for purposes of regulation and revenue” or words to that effect: u RCW & 280(32) - First class cities u RCW (8) - Second class cities u RCW (9) - Towns u RCW 35A Code cities

Traditional forms of city business tax & license fees n Taxes based on gross receipts or gross income u Business and occupation (B&O) tax (general business activities) F 39 of Washington’s 281 cities impose a city B&O tax on general business activities. (All B&O tax cities are located in western Washington.) u Public utility tax (certain public service businesses) F Over 200 cities impose a public utility tax on certain public service businesses (including the 39 with a city B&O tax). n Business license fees u flat business license fees u based on the number of employees, type of business, square footage, or some combination thereof. F Approximately 188 cities require a local business license (including the 39 with a city B&O tax).

City B&O tax limitations n State law does not restrict the manner in which city B&O tax revenues may be used. u Most cities and towns use these revenues for general fund purposes. n City B&O taxes are subject to a maximum rate of (or 0.2%) unless the city or town levied a higher rate on January 1, 1982 (RCW ). The voters may approve a higher rate (RCW ). u On average, the tax rates are below 0.2% for all business classifications, with the exception of service businesses. u The average tax rates for major business classifications in 2007 are as follows: F Manufacturing – 0.157% F Retailing – 0.166% F Service – 0.207% F Wholesale 0.158% n City B&O taxes on retail sales of tangible personal property must be at a uniform rate, and competitive telephone services must be taxed at this same rate (RCW ). n After April 22, 1983, any new or increased city B&O taxes are subject to a referendum procedure (RCW ).

Role of B&O Taxes in City’s Revenue Structure n More stable source of income from the commercial sector than sources such as sales taxes. n Enables cities to provide additional levels of services and infrastructure to support industries. n On average, provides 12% of a B&O tax city’s operating revenue.

Model Ordinance History EHB 2030 (2003) – RCW n Cities had been working for several years prior to the adoption of EHB 2030 to draft a model ordinance to address allegations regarding multiple taxation associated with the B&O tax, while also making the tax easier to administer, more understandable, and more consistent. n Cities voluntarily began the B&O Tax Model Ordinance project in the spring of 2000, when neither a 1999 Task Force involving legislators, businesses, and cities, nor a legislative process in 2000, resulted in a solution.

Model Ordinance History EHB 2030 (2003) – RCW n In the 2003 session, the Legislature passed EHB 2030 (Chapter 79, Laws of 2003), the city B&O legislation, which required the 39 cities with local B&O taxes to u Implement a modified version of the city B&O tax model ordinance with certain mandatory provisions by December 31, $20,000 minimum threshold Specific definitions Penalty and interest provisions Payment periods u Ensure that double taxation could not occur by implementing mandatory credits in the city model ordinance; and u Adopt an allocation and apportionment method that would allow businesses to allocate a portion of its income to a jurisdiction effective January 1, RCW

Model Ordinance History EHB 2030 (2003) – RCW n Cities were supportive of the first two provisions of the legislation n A number of cities had already adopted an earlier version of a model ordinance developed by cities prior to the 2003 Legislative session. n Cities never supported the apportionment provision and have never believed that the formula included in the final bill would work.

Model Ordinance History EHB 2030 (2003) – RCW n Impacts of Allocation and Apportionment u A 2005 Department of Revenue study concluded that cities will lose approximately $23.3 million due to apportionment, based on 2004 revenues. u Projected for inflation, this impact could be approximately $30 million in 2008.

Model Ordinance History EHB 2030 (2003) – RCW n The Department of Revenue also clarified in its 2005 report that the apportionment provisions are mandatory for all businesses that engage in business in multiple jurisdictions. n Some businesses have already expressed concern with the increased complexity of implementing apportionment. u In the 2006 session, the newspaper and publishing industry secured passage of SHB 2033 a bill that specifically exempted them from complying with the apportionment provisions. u The Washington Realtors have recently also expressed concerns regarding the service apportionment formula. n In the 2007 session, a bill to clarify the statute and use MTC three-factor apportionment method did not pass (SHB 2368)

Model Ordinance: 9 changes n Over the last year, the model ordinance has been updated to comply with the allocation and apportionment provisions required in the law and in response to comments from the business community. n Nine changes: u Allocation & Apportionment (.077): Addition of a new section adopting allocation and apportionment as provided in RCW , effective January 1, u Exception for Newspapers (.078): Inclusion of an exemption from apportionment for the newspaper and publishing industry, as provided by RCW u State Penalties & Interest (administrative provisions.021 &.090): Changes to the administrative provisions to reflect changes made in 2006 to state penalty and interest provisions in RCW Clarifies use of city code for interest for tax periods prior to December 31, u Exemption for Professional Employer Services (.100(6)): Addition of an exemption identical to RCW (2) for professional employer services to comply with RCW u Repealed RCW References (.030 “Sale at retail”(9) &.090(3)(b)): Deletion of reference to a repealed RCW related to environmental remediation in the definition of sale at retail in 0.30 and booth renter in the employee exemption in.090(3). u References to Telephone Business & extended warranties (.030 “Sale at retail” (3)(f) & (4) and (1)(f) & (7); “Sale at wholesale”): Updates references from network telephone service to anticipate changes due to telecommunications provisions of SSB 5089 that will take effect July 1, Updated to include extended warranties. u Definition of Delivery (.030): Adds definition of delivery for apportionment of retail and wholesale sales. u Updates to Multiple Taxation Provisions (.075): Harmonizes provisions with allocation and apportionment provisions after January 1, u Clarification of Engaging in Business (.030 “Engaging in business”): Clarifies common carrier exception to engaging in business to exclude de minimus activities from activities creating nexus.

RCW Allocation and apportionment requirements n Required to be adopted with January 1, 2008 effective date by all 39 B&O tax cities. u RCW (1)(c): “Any amendment to a mandatory provision of the model ordinance must be adopted with the same effective date by all cities.”

RCW Allocation and apportionment requirements n Allocation u All income other than those taxed as service and royalties will be allocated to the location where the activity takes place.  Sales of tangible personal property (Retail Sales/Wholesale Sales): the activity takes place where delivery to the buyer occurs  Manufacturing/Extracting/Retail Services: allocated to the location where the activity takes place u Royalties from the granting of intangible rights: allocated to the commercial domicile of the taxpayer

RCW Allocation and apportionment requirements n Apportionment u Services and Other: apportioned to a city by multiplying apportionable income by a fraction, the numerator of which is the payroll factor plus the service-income factor and the denominator of which is two – Apportionable Services Income x (Payroll Factor + Service-Income Factor) 2 n Allocation and apportionment of income to “non- taxing” jurisdictions

Allocation and apportionment of retail & wholesale income (.077 ) n Retail & Wholesale (1)(a): u (a) In the case of sales of tangible personal property, the activity takes place where delivery to the buyer occurs. u Similar to SSB 5089 Streamlined Sales Tax destination-based sourcing  Potential confusion to businesses due to different effective dates January 1, 2008 for local B&O taxes July 1, 2008 for retail sales tax

Allocation and apportionment of services income (.077) n Services and Other: u Services Income = Total Services Income x (Payroll Factor + Service-Income Factor) 2 u Total Services Income: in-state, nationwide, or worldwide – will depend on accounting practices and nature of individual company u Payroll Factor = Total Compensation in City Total Compensation Everywhere u Service Income = Service Income in City Service Income Everywhere

Allocation and apportionment of services income (.077) n Payroll Factor u Payroll Factor = Total Compensation in City Total Compensation Everywhere u ( a) The payroll factor is a fraction, the numerator of which is the total amount paid in the city during the tax period by the taxpayer for compensation and the denominator of which is the total compensation paid everywhere during the tax period. Compensation is paid in the city if: (i) The individual is primarily assigned within the city; (ii) The individual is not primarily assigned to any place of business for the tax period and the employee performs fifty percent or more of his or her service for the tax period in the city; or (iii) The individual is not primarily assigned to any place of business for the tax period, the individual does not perform fifty percent or more of his or her service in any city, and the employee resides in the city. u Question: “Primarily assigned” is defined as the business location of the taxpayer where the individual performs his or her duties. What is meant by “business location of the taxpayer?” This must be a place of business, store, or office.

Allocation and apportionment of services income (.077) n Service-Income Factor u Service Income = Service Income in City Service Income Everywhere u (b) The service income factor is a fraction, the numerator of which is the total service income of the taxpayer in the city during the tax period, and the denominator of which is the total service income of the taxpayer everywhere during the tax period. Service income is in the city if: (i) The customer location is in the city; or (ii) The income-producing activity is performed in more than one location and a greater proportion of the service-income-producing activity is performed in the city than in any other location, based on costs of performance, and the taxpayer is not taxable at the customer location; or (iii) The service-income-producing activity is performed within the city, and the taxpayer is not taxable in the customer location. u Question: “Customer location” is defined as the city or unincorporated area of a county where the “majority of the contacts” between the taxpayer and the customer takes place. The term “majority of the contacts” is not a commonly used term in other tax apportionment methods.

Other Changes n Exception for Newspapers (.078): Inclusion of an exemption from apportionment for the newspaper and publishing industry, as provided by RCW u Allocated to principal place from which the taxpayer's business is directed or managed n State Penalties & Interest (administrative provisions.021 &.090): Changes to the administrative provisions to reflect changes made in 2006 to state penalty and interest provisions in RCW u RCW adopted by reference avoid future revisions to model ordinance if state makes additional changes to these provisions.

Other Changes (cont)  Exemption for Professional Employer Services (.100(6)): Addition of an exemption identical to RCW (2) for professional employer services to comply with RCW uApplies in rare cases to exempt wages paid by the professional employer services firm to the worker from calculation of gross revenues  Repealed RCW Reference u(.030 “Sale at retail”(9)): Deletion of reference to a repealed RCW related to environmental remediation in the definition of sale at retail. u(.100 “booth renter): Deletion of repealed RCW reference. State law still refers to deleted reference.

Other Changes (cont) u Definitions Updates  References to Telephone Business (.030 “Sale at retail” (3)(f) & (4); “Sale at wholesale”): Updates references from network telephone service to telephone business to anticipate movement of RCW references for telecommunications provisions in the streamlined sales tax legislation, SSB 5089, which will take effect July 1,  Definition of Delivery (.030): Adds definition of delivery for apportionment of retail and wholesale sales to place of delivery under.077.  Clarification of Engaging in Business (.030 “Engaging in business”): Clarifies common carrier exception to engaging in business to exclude de minimus activities from activities creating nexus. u Updates to Multiple Taxation Provisions (.075): Harmonizes provisions with allocation and apportionment provisions after January 1, 2008.

Other Issues – Business Outreach n Need for business community education u Plan for a ramp up in compliance as businesses make the switch to new reporting and definitions. u Need to reach out to local chambers and rotaries to conduct education on the model ordinance updates. u Include information about the updates as inserts in tax bills or other mailings to businesses. u Note potential confusion due to different effective dates for destination-based sourcing for retail businesses under city B&O tax and retail sales tax. n Tax forms may need to be updated to provide a worksheet and instructions for apportionment calculations.