Commissioner of the Revenue

The Commissioner of the Revenue is one of five Commonwealth of Virginia Constitutional Officers. The others are Clerk of the Court, Commonwealth’s Attorney, Treasurer and Sheriff. The position was originally created in 1786. However, the modern Commissioner of the Revenue position was created in 1869 when the Virginia Constitution was rewritten and Virginia was readmitted to the Union following the Civil War.

The Commissioner of the Revenue is the chief tax assessing officer for the local government. Commissioners of the Revenue serve a four year term at the pleasure of the voters. Two Constitutional Officers, the Commissioner of the Revenue and the Treasurer directly represent the citizens of the City of Bristol. City of Bristol residents are also served by the Bristol Circuit Court Clerk, Commonwealth’s Attorney, and Sheriff.

Commissioner's Responsibilities:

We are the chief tax assessors, both individual and commercial, for the City of Bristol. We provide superior service and quality in the:

Assessment of individual and business personal property;

Issuance and renewal of business licenses;

Taxpayer assistance and preparation on individual Virginia Income Tax Returns;

Pre-audit screening of tax returns for the Department of Taxation;

Determination of eligibility for PPTRA relief;

Investigation of inquiries and delinquent accounts;

Assessment and collection of city business licenses, meals tax and transient occupancy taxes:

Assistance with Real Estate Tax Relief; and

Administration of Bank Franchise Taxes;

We provide these services for the Citizens of Bristol and to aid in the continued growth of our community. Here at the Commissioner of the Revenue's Office, a vital goal in the performance of our duties is to provide the highest quality service and assistance possible to individuals at the local level. Therefore, we want our site to provide you with the answers you are seeking.

Forms

* Business License Forms
* Business License Rates
* Business Personal Property Return (Form 762)
* Meals Tax Form
* Transient Occupancy Tax Form
* Virginia Income Tax Forms (Business)
* Federal Income Tax Forms (Business)
* Virginia Income Tax Forms (Individual)
* Federal Income Tax Forms (Individual)
* Worker's Compensation Form
* Worker's Compensation Instructions
* Mobile Home Return
* Code of Virginia
* Bristol Virginia City Code
* Virginia Tax Regulations
* Legislative Summaries
* Tax Commissioner Rulings
* Virginia Mass Appraisal Network
* Individual Tax Calender
* Business Tax Calender
* Terry C. Frye
* Staff

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