Get Request For Refund Of Wilmington City Wage Tax

Those who are disabled or over 65 may be eligible, depending upon income levels. Exemptions for non-profit organizations and for agricultural property are also available, provided conditions are met. The exemption application provides more complete information on eligibility requirements.

All residents of the City of Wilmington are subject to the Earned Income Tax. The tax is payable on all earned income (whether derived from wages or business income) regardless of where it is you may work, whether inside or outside the City.

The minimum combined 2023 sales tax rate for Wilmington, Delaware is 0%. This is the total of state, county and city sales tax rates.

Taxable Refunds, Credits or Offsets of State or Local Income Taxes. If you receive a refund of (or credit for) state or local income taxes in a year after the year in which you paid them, you may have to include the refund in income in the year you receive it.

All residents of the City of Wilmington are subject to the Earned Income Tax. The tax is payable on all earned income (whether derived from wages or business income) regardless of where it is you may work, whether inside or outside the City.

Applicant must be at least 65 years of age prior to July 1 of the fiscal year for which the exemption is sought. Applicant must own the property. The property must be the applicant's principal residence.

By Type of Tax Personal Income Tax Assistance: (302) 577-8200. Business Tax Assistance: (302) 577-8205. Collections/Account Management: (302) 577-8785. Installments: (302) 577-8586. Business License Assistance: (302) 577-8778. Corporate Tax Auditors: (302) 577-8783. Corporate Tax Refund/Returns: (302) 577-8781.

The City provides a property tax exemption up to $715.64 per year to homeowners aged 65 and over who qualify based on income. If you qualify, you also receive a discount on your water and sewer bills.