What’s different on the new forms?

1. The minimum tax deduction comes out before the state local split (line 6b).
2. Penalty is distributed based on the local/state percentage of total tax (line 9d).  
3. Minimum penalty distribution has changed.  If the minimum tax deduction wiped out the business tax prior to split (line 6c is 0), the $15 minimum penalty is distributed 85% to local and 15% to state.  If the personal property tax wipes out the local tax liability (line 9c-local is 0), 100% of the $15 minimum penalty goes to the state

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When does the new calculation methods/form go into effect?

They go into effect starting with Class 3 of the current period on July 1, 2004.    

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How will we handle delinquent businesses that were sent the old form?

You may continue to use the old form with businesses that have received them in the mail and present them with payment.  It is recommended that walk in customers be calculated with the new form.

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How will Local Government be handling the form change for its Zortec/Dataquest customers?

We have addressed the calculation changes as well as other software requests in our latest revision.  Currently that revision is in beta testing.  This revision will be distributed to all customers with current support contracts

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When/where should I order the new forms?

Jim Thompson of TOPPS Business Systems (877-895-2284) working on modifying the local tax return to incorporate the return mailing address.  Turn around time is normally three weeks, so forms should be ordered no later than the first week in June

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Will there be any classes or training available regarding the new forms and other business license updates?

In mid June, Local Government will be offering workshops across the state to introduce the software updates with hands on training using the software update in a classroom setting.  Please check this use link LGDPC Class Schedule for detailed schedules and locations.

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