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1. What are the duties of utility/service providers with customers in Menlo Park?

• To accurately assess and collect the utility user tax from the users
• To file a return and remit the tax to the City of Menlo Park
• To keep for 3 years all records necessary to determine the amount of such tax that the utility/service provider may have been required to collect and remit.

2. When must the utility user tax be remitted?

The service supplier must remit the full amount of the tax collected for each month to the city on or before the last day of the following month. The return must be in the format supplied by the city (Remittance Form).

3. What if the utility supplier fails or refuses to collect the tax from the utility user?

The utility/service supplier will be liable for the tax and for penalties (15% of the total tax due) and interest (at the rate of .75% per month until paid).

4. How long do records need to be kept?

Each person required to collect and remit the UUT must keep records for a period of 3 years. The city has the right to inspect these records at all reasonable times.

5. Where can I get more information?

If you have any questions regarding the city's Utility User Tax, you can contact the City's

Finance Division.