OFFICE OF revenue

Function

The Office of Revenue administers billing and collection, business licensing, revenue assurance and auditing, accounts receivable management, lien recordings, payment processing and online services. The billing and self-reported collection accounts include general business licenses, hotel/motel taxes, car rental taxes, alcohol taxes, franchise fees, municipal leases, professional tax accounts and compliance with the City Code of Ordinances. The Atlanta Development Authority is available to provide advice to entrepreneurs and small business owners.

Revenue audits are performed to ensure that businesses are accurately reporting all revenues due to the City. The accounts receivable team conducts ongoing review and analysis of major aged accounts and ultimately enforcement actions including the placement of liens to satisfy outstanding debts, with a primary focus on delinquent water/ wastewater and solid waste accounts.  The Office of Revenue payment processing activities includes ensuring daily bank deposits, accounting and posting of City receipts to the general ledger and the management of online payment programs.  

Revenue Forms

• Business Tax Return & Calculation
• New Business Tax Application & Tax Rate Structure
• Business Tax Amendment Form
• Business Tax FAQ's
• Business Tax Final Close Form
• Business Tax Multiyear Form
• Change of Address Form
• Insurance Registration Form
• Liquor and Wine Wholesale
• Malt Beverage Tax Form
• Wholesale Distribution Form
• New Business License Application &Tax Rate Structure
• Business Tax Application
• Business Tax Return
• Payoff Request Form
• Business Tax Renewal Form
  

Frequently Asked Questions

• Solid Waste Service Charges
• The Tax Bill - An Illustrative Guide
• Business Tax