Doraville gives new procedure for occupational tax renewals

Doraville has a new procedure to calculate occupation taxes. Existing occupational tax certificate holders will receive a courtesy notice of renewal via mail. Non-receipt of the renewal notice does not relieve the business owner from the responsibility of renewing the occupational tax certificate.

Renewals are now due on or before March 31 each year, no longer due on Dec. 31. Late fees and penalties will be accessed after April 1 and a citation issued by the city of Doraville Code Enforcement.

Individuals, businesses or practitioners must provide a signed Occupational Tax Return attesting to the gross receipts and number of employees of such business or practitioner during the proceeding calendar year. If a business does not continue to operate or terminate during the year, the business should notify the Business Services Division at City Hall and file a final return no later than March 31 of the following year.