Steps For Obtaining An Alamo Business Tax License
Commercial Business Inside the Alamo City Limit
Electronic Filing
Tax returns to the Tennessee Dept. of Revenue must be electronically filed and payment remitted electronically. It is critical that taxpayers who are not currently registered for electronic filling register immediately in order to obtain their user name and password. Taxpayers can call 866-368-6374 or 615-253-0704 to get individual assistance during normal business hours.
- Complete the Alamo Business Tax License application.
- Must have a copy of the business owner's driver's license (not required if ownership is a corporation).
- Pay the $15.00 application fee with cash or check payable to Town of Alamo. Fees are non-refundable.
- Business must obtain a Crockett County Business Tax License - 731-696-5452
- Business must register with the Tennessee Dept. of Revenue to file electronically.
- Annually at the end of the fiscal year the business will file and pay Alamo and Crockett County tax returns electronically to the Tennessee Dept. of Revenue.
- Upon notification from the Tennessee Dept. of Revenue that the annual Alamo tax return has been filed and taxes paid the Town of Alamo will renew the license for another year. A new Standard Business License will be mailed to be exhibited in the place of business.
Electronic Filing
Tax returns to the Tennessee Dept. of Revenue must be electronically filed and payment remitted electronically. It is critical that taxpayers who are not currently registered for electronic filling register immediately in order to obtain their user name and password. Taxpayers can call 866-368-6374 or 615-253-0704 to get individual assistance during normal business hours.
Closing Your Business
If you decide to close your business, you must file a final business tax return with the Tennessee Dept. of Revenue and pay any tax that is due (minimum of $22.00). Business tax law requires that the final return must be filed no later than 15 days after the date of selling or shutting down the business. If you have any questions contact the Tennessee Dept. of Revenue at 800-342-1003 or 866-368-6374. Businesses holding a Minimum Activity Licenses that do not file tax returns to the Tennessee Dept. of Revenue should notify The Town of Alamo and Crockett County that the business is closed. Additionally, you must advise Crockett County Assessor's office at 731-696-5456 that the business is closed. Please be aware this applies if there is a change of ownership or corporate structure within you business.
For questions on business tax laws, filing and paying business taxes and other account-related issues, please contact the Tennessee Department of Revenue at 800-342-1003 or 866-368-6374 or visit their website at www.tn.gov/. You may email questions to Business.Tax@tn.gov.
