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| The county business tax is required when a business begins
operation. The tax period is for the fiscal year, October through
September. If a business begins in the last half of the fiscal year
(on or after April 1st) only one-half of the annual tax is due. |
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Businesses that begin operation between October 1, 2008 and March 31,
2009 |
 | The full annual tax is due. Businesses are required to pay the
tax within 45 days of the date of operation. If
they do not, there will be a 25% penalty assessed. Click here for the
full year fee schedule - and remember to
add the penalty if it applies. |
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 | If you have any questions, or would like for us to calculate the
amount due for you, please call our office at
(941) 861-8300. |
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Businesses that begin operation
April 1, 2009 or later |
 | Businesses are required to pay the tax within 45
days of the start of operation. If they do not, a 25%
penalty is assessed. One-half of the annual tax is due for the current
year. Click here for the
half year fee schedule.
Remember to add the 25% penalty if you have been in business for
more than 45 days. |
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 | Because multiple years taxes may be required, please contact our
office at (941) 861-8300 for a
calculation of the taxes due. |
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