DeKalb County Clerk James L. (Jimmy) Poss has a couple of reminders for auto dealers and other business owners.

February 15, 2020 is the deadline for auto dealers to file their annual sales report.

“Please make sure this transaction is completed on or before February 15, 2020. Any payments and returns submitted after February 15, 2020 has an additional $100 late penalty. Annual Sales reports are available online through the Tennessee Commerce & insurance, Tennessee Motor Vehicle Commission or you may complete and fax a paper form. Anyone needing assistance filing electronically or faxing a paper form may contact our office to schedule an appointment for assistance,” said County Clerk Poss.

Meanwhile April 15,2020 is the deadline to file renewals for business licenses and those must be done electronically.

“Standard business licenses are obtained initially at the City/County level and renewed by Online Filing and payment each year going forward. All business tax returns must be filed and paid electronically,” said Poss.

“Please visit the File and Pay section of the TN Department of Revenue website for more information on this process. Paper returns will not be accepted unless filing electronically creates a hardship upon the taxpayer. Generally, hardship exceptions will include taxpayers who do not own a computer; taxpayers who do not have access to the internet; and taxpayers whose religious beliefs prohibit the use of computers and related technology,” he continued.

If you need help filing and paying renewals through The Department of Revenues TNTAP website, County Clerk Poss said he and his staff will provide assistance.

“Feel free to contact our office with any questions, concerns or assistance in renewing your current business license,” said Poss.

Business license returns for renewals are due on or before April 15. 2020. Avoid penalties and interest by completing this transaction timely.

” I assist customers by appointment only due to the amount of time and number of people I assist each year in a short amount of time. I also assist several individuals with filing and paying their monthly Sales and Use Tax. These payments are due by the 20th of each month. Any payments for Sales and Use Tax paid after the 20th are subject to both penalty and Interest. Again, feel free to contact our office for assistance with any of your needs,” concluded County Clerk Poss.