<p>You must request the refund in writing, either by email or mail. You can only request a refund for tax periods that occurred within the past four calendar years. You may use our <a href="documents/Departments/CityFinance/BusinessLicenseTax/Updates%20July%202022/tax_refund_application%20v7-2022.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Application for Refund or Credit</a> or write your own request, but be sure to follow all of these directions:</p>
<ol>
<li>Print a copy of your original tax return.
<ul>
<li>If you filed online, access <a href="https://www.filelocal-wa.gov/Default_FileLocal.aspx" target="_blank" rel="noopener">FileLocal</a> and print your return.</li>
<li>If you filed on paper, photocopy your original return.</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>Print any worksheets, if used.</li>
<li>Correct the return by crossing out any incorrect figures and then adding correct figures.
<ul>
<li>Make sure your corrections are legible.</li>
<li>Write with a blue or red pen.</li>
<li>If necessary, highlight your corrections so we can see them easily.</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>If you are adding any deductions, list and describe each one.</li>
<li>Write the word "Amended" at the top of the tax form.</li>
<li>Write a refund request or complete an <a href="documents/Departments/CityFinance/BusinessLicenseTax/Updates%20July%202022/tax_refund_application%20v7-2022.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Application for Refund or Credit</a>, addressed to the City of Seattle, that includes:
<ul>
<li>An explanation of each change made.</li>
<li>Your customer number.</li>
<li>The tax period (year, quarter or month) you are amending.</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>Send us your:
<ul>
<li>Written request for a refund or completed <a href="documents/Departments/CityFinance/BusinessLicenseTax/Updates%20July%202022/tax_refund_application%20v7-2022.pdf">Application for Refund or Credit.</a></li>
<li>Amended tax return.</li>
<li>Worksheet or deduction list, if used.</li>
<li>Completed <a href="documents/Departments/CityFinance/BusinessLicenseTax/Updates%20August%202022/2022%20Seattle_tax_info_authorization.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Confidential Tax Information Authorization form</a> (if you are represented by a third party).</li>
</ul>
</li>
</ol>
<p>Refunds take approximately six to 10 weeks to process. We may contact you for additional information during that time.</p>
<p>Email all necessary refund request material to: <a href="mailto:tax@seattle.gov">tax@seattle.gov</a>.</p>
<p>Or mail the printed material to:<br />City of Seattle: Refund Request<br />700 Fifth Ave., Suite 4250<br />P.O. Box 34214<br />Seattle, WA 98124-4214</p>