Admissions Tax
Newport News Admissions Tax
- City of Newport News Code of Ordinances §40-230
- Excise Tax filing forms (PDF)
The City of Newport News charges a tax on events to which admission is charged.
Taxable Activities
Admission charges include the following (exclusive of any federal tax):
- Charges for admission to any amusement or entertainment, including a charge for season tickets
- Cover charges or a charge made for the use of seats or tables
- When a person is admitted free of charge, but is subjected to a service charge, the service charge is considered a charge for admission
Exempt Activities
There is no tax on admissions charged for the following:
- Attendance at any event whereby the gross receipts go wholly to charitable purpose or purposes
- Attendance at public and private elementary, secondary, and college school-sponsored events, including events sponsored by school-recognized student organizations
- Entry into museums, botanical or similar gardens, and zoos
- Admissions charged to participants in order to participate in sporting events
Tax Collection
Every business that charges admission to an activity is obligated to charge and collect the tax from each person who pays the charge, and remit the admission tax to the Commissioner of the Revenue no later than the 20th of each month following the month of collection.
For assistance with Admissions tax, please call the Related Taxes Department at 757-926-8644.
Contact Us
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Tiffany Boyle, Commissioner of the Revenue
For General Inquiries:
Hours of Operation
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Lobby Hours
8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Downtown Office
2400 Washington Ave.
Newport News, VA 23607Main Office
Phone: 757-926-8752
Fax: 757-247-2628Department Contact
Business License
Phone: 757-926-8651
Email: busl@nnva.govPersonal Property
Phone: 757-926-8657
Email: pp@nnva.govRelated Taxes
Phone: 757-926-8644
Email: brtx@nnva.govReal Estate Tax Relief
Phone: 757-926-3535
Email: taxrelief@nnva.govState Income
Phone: 757-926-8653
Email: stateincome@nnva.govCompliance
Phone: 757-926-8644
Denbigh Office
12912 Jefferson Ave.
Newport News, VA 23608Office
Phone: 757-886-7671
Fax: 757-886-7670DMV Select
Phone
804-497-7100
DMV Select Hours
Monday - Friday
8:30 AM - 4:00 PM
Visit the DMV Now websiteDropbox
For your convenience a 24-Hour Dropbox is located at each office location.
City Hall Office
2400 Washington Ave.Located at the front of the building to the left of the entry doors.
Denbigh Satellite Office
12912 Jefferson Ave.Located on the west side of the building near the drive-thru window.
City Center (Dropbox only)
700 Town Center Dr.Accessible Monday - Friday
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