Overview

Your business is considered a private mailing business if:

  • You package items for mailing.
  • You arrange for packages or goods to be shipped through U.S. Postal Service and private delivery companies.
  • You rent private mailboxes.
  • You sell postage stamps, packaging supplies, office supplies, and other miscellaneous retail items.
  • You supply equipment for customers to make copies, send faxes, and scan documents. You provide computer and Internet access.


A private mailing business will typically be subject to the following taxes:

  • Business and Occupation Tax
  • Retail Sales Tax
  • Use Tax
  • Reseller Permit Tax
  • Litter Tax

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