Yakima County also maintains a jail facility with an average monthly inmate population of over 600. The state's tax structure is relatively stable when tracked against changes in personal income. Washington State has no corporate income, unitary, or inventory tax. There is also no tax on interest, dividends, or capital gains. The business and occupation tax is based on gross receipts generated within the state.
Local governments work within the state tax collection system.
A portion of local property taxes and sales taxes is also retained by Yakima County. The local business community has access to comprehensive financial services including assistance with international business transactions. Several nontraditional finance programs are available to businesses and entrepreneurs. Most of these programs operate in conjunction with a commercial banking institution and the borrower will usually have to obtain credit approval from a bank to access these programs. Community Facilities Health Care Yakima County, the region's medical center, has five hospitals and a number of clinics.