Richmond launches upgraded RVA Business Portal for easier tax payments
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RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) -- The city of Richmond has upgraded its RVA Business Portal to make paying taxes online easier for Richmonders in 2026.
On Monday, Jan. 5, the city said business owners are urged to log in and file their business-related taxes before the filing deadline on Sunday, March 1.
"Making it easier for people to pay their taxes is smart government. The simpler the process, the easier to comply," said Chief Administrative Officer Odie Donald II. "When we focus on improving access and removing barriers on the front end, we spend less time (and money) chasing delinquent payments on the back end. This portal is part of that shift—better systems, better service, better outcomes."
The updated RVA Business Portal includes new features to help make the filing process easier and quicker:
- Copy assets from prior year: For Business Personal Property filers, a new "Copy from 2025" button lets you bring forward all your 2025 assets as a starting point. Descriptions, costs and depreciation change automatically, per city officials.
- Bill & payment history: View up to five years of billing and payment history directly in the portal, with options to export to PDF or Excel.
- Exception dashboard: A new compliance view shows outstanding items at a glance, including unfiled periods, balances due and missing documentation.
- Enhanced document management: Upload and access supporting documents across all your license types from a single account view.
Per the city, starting on Thursday, Jan. 1, the Business, Professional and Occupational License (BPOL) tax threshold doubles from $250,000 to $500,000 -- Richmond businesses with gross receipts between $5,000 and $500,000 will now pay only a $30 flat license fee.
Business owners can access the portal here or schedule appointments on the city's finance page.
