Commissioner of the Revenue

Function

The Commissioner of the Revenue is elected to serve the citizens of the Commonwealth by establishing the value of property for tax proposed within the City and applying the tax rates established by the Buena Vista City Council. The Commissioner of the Revenue provides fair and equitable assessments for taxation as set forth by the Code of Virginia, Title 58 on Taxation, and the Code of Buena Vista as adopted by the City Council. The Commissioner of the Revenue’s office is responsible for:

• Assessments and audits of individual and business personal property
• Issuance, renewals, and audits of business licenses
• Real Estate Transfers and Real Estate Tax Relief Administration
• Assistance and processing of Virginia State Income Tax Returns
• Assessment of Bank Franchise and Public Service Corporation taxes
• Administration and collection of the Cigarette Tax

Additional Responsibilities

The office also maintains the Real Estate Land Books, Personal Property Land Books. The Commissioner of the Revenue is a constitutional officer elected by the citizens of Buena Vista to serve a four-year term.