FAQ - Sales and Room Tax

FAQ – Sales & Room Tax Questions

Question:  When is my sales/room tax due?

Answer:  Completed forms and payment must be received by the City Clerk on or before the last day of the month, following the month that is being reported.  If that day is a weekend or holiday, the due date will be the next business day.

Question:  If my business did not have any sales during the month am I required to file?

Answer:  Yes, you need to submit a form showing $0.00 sales.

Question:  When am I allowed to apply the 2% seller’s discount?

Answer:  The 2% discount can only be applied if the form and payment will be received by the due date.   

Question:  When do I apply penalty and interest to my sales/room tax?

Answer:  If your return and payment are not received by the last day of the month following the month being reported, then you must add 5% penalty for each month or portion of month that it is late, up to 25%, and 1.25% interest for each month your report and payment are late.

Question:    Do I need to send in 2 copies of my return?

Answer:  No, that is no longer a requirement.

Question:  If I have exempt room or sales, what other paperwork do I need to fill out?

Answer:  If you claim exempt room or sales, you are required to fill out the Room Tax and Sales Tax Exemption Sheet.