Finance Online Payments - City of Richmond
The City of Richmond Finance Payment portal allows businesses to file and pay their Admissions, Lodging and Meals (ALM)
taxes online by creating a user account.
First time businesses can begin using the service after they register for
a new account. You will need to have your Tax ID and City of Richmond Account Number during the registration process.
Once you have completed the setup of your user account and logged in, you can complete the online form to file your taxes
and submit your payment by credit card or e-Check.
ADMISSIONS, LODGING, AND MEALS TAXES
To avoid penalty and interest, payments are due no later than the 20th of the month following the month of collections.
You are required to file a return even if no tax is due. If the 20th falls on a weekend or City Holiday, the return is due on the next business day.
- ADMISSIONS TAX: Payable by any person receiving payment for taxable admissions must collect the tax from person paying admission.
- LODGING TAX: Payable by any person receiving taxable transient lodging charges for any hotel, motel, or other lodging place containing ten (10) or more bedrooms within the city.
- MEALS TAX: Payable by any person selling meals, (alcoholic beverages included), edible refreshments and nourishments, liquid or otherwise, shall collect the tax from the person paying for such meal.