LODGING TAX INSTRUCTIONS
INSTRUCTIONS:
Column (A): Total gross charges (both cash and credit) from the rental of rooms and
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services furnished for the period covered by this report and total collections made during
the month on credit charges heretofore claimed as a deduction.
Column (B): Deductions include taxable amounts due from rentals or services not
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collected during the period and/or charges for the rental of rooms, lodging or
accommodations supplied for a period of thirty continuous days or more to same
occupant.
Column (C): Total amount remaining as measure of tax (A minus B)
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Column (D): Hotels and Motels Tax shall equal 9% of Column C for that business
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conducted in the corporate limits of the City of Northport, Alabama, and 4.5% of Column
C for that business conducted outside the corporate limits but within the Police
Jurisdiction of the City of Northport, Alabama
Column (E): Gross Tax Due (Column C x Column D)
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(1) Total Tax Due (Total of Column E)
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(2) Penalty (Failure to file 10% or $50.00, whichever is greater; failure to pay 10%)
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To avoid the application of penalty and/or interest amounts, this report must be filed
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on or before the 20
of the month following the period for which the report was
submitted. Cancellation postmark will determine timely filing.
(3) Interest (Line 1 x 1% per month delinquent)
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(4) List Tax credit if applicable. (must accompany report)
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(5) Net Tax Due (Item 1 – 4, if delinquent 1 + 2 + 3)
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A remittance for the Total Amount Due made payable to the City of Northport must be
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submitted with this report.
INDICATE ANY ACCOUNT CHANGES BELOW
Business Name:_____________________________________ Date of Change:______________________
Business Address:___________________________________ Phone:______________________________
Mailing Address:____________________________________ FAX: _____________________________
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Contact Person:______________________