How do I register?

Business owners should contact the City at (423) 989-5500 for registration information or may register electronically using the Tennessee Department of Revenue's Online Services. All businesses required to submit tax returns and payments must do so electronically. To register for the Business Tax Online Services, a TN.gov account must be created. Accounts allow information to be entered, stored, and managed for accessing TN.gov services. Once a TN.gov account is created, services can be added or removed at any time. If you currently use Sales and Use Tax online, the County and City Business Tax service can be added to your TN.gov account and utilize the same login/password for both applications. There is no charge for creating a TN.gov account or for using the Business Tax online filing service. A $15.00 registration fee is required for all new businesses having standard business licenses and must be paid before the initial license is issued. Businesses having minimal activity licenses are also required to pay a $15.00 initial fee and $15.00 annually to renew their licenses.

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1. How do I register?
2. Who to Contact for Help with Registration?
3. Who to Contact for Help with Business Tax Online Services:
4. Who will issue the business tax license?
5. Will businesses receive annual license renewal mailings?
6. Who issues licenses to contractors that are doing business outside the county and/or city where they are domiciled?
7. What is the filing deadline for Business Tax Returns?
8. If I file late, how are the penalty and interest rates taxed?
9. Do amended returns cancel previous transactions?
10. How do I close a business tax account?
11. If a taxpayer has multiple locations in the City, can it consolidate the locations into one return?
12. Is the information that must be provided to the State of Tennessee confidential?