OFFICE OF THE CITY TREASURER

Business Privilege/Mercantile Taxes

All business establishments operating or any person conducting business in the City of Harrisburg, even if that person does not have an established place of business within the City boundaries, must be licensed under the City Business Privilege and Mercantile Tax Ordinance. Business owners can be cited for operating a business with out a business license. Fines may not exceed $600.00 plus costs. All businesses receiving a business privilege and mercantile license are required to prominently display it.

The business privilege and mercantile tax is administered by the City Department of Business Administration, Tax and Enforcement Office and collected by the Harrisburg City Treasurer.

Business Privilege and Mercantile Tax Returns must be filed for all business establishments by April 15 of the following year. Failure to do so will result in additional interest and penalties based on the gross receipts of the business.

The Business and Mercantile Tax Enforcement Office is located on the 3rd floor of the City Government Center, Suite 305A. The telephone number is 717.255.6513.