Tax And Licensing Deadlines

License Renewal or Tax Report And payment Due Date Penalty, Interest For Late Payment
Business License Renewal
 January 31st of the new license year. 10% penalty from February 1 - February 28. 20% Penalty beginning March 1.
Sales, Consumer's Use, Seller's Use, Lease/Rental, and Lodgings Taxes
Due on the 20th of the month for the preceding month. If 20th is on a weekend or City Holiday, then due the next day Revenue office is open.
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​ If using electronic payment via My Alabama Taxes the deadline is 4:00 PM on the 20th of the month for the preceding month's taxes to avoid penalty.
10% penalty, interest is 1% of tax per month the tax is overdue. 
Quarterly Liquor Tax
Due on January 15, April 15, July 15, and October 15 for the preceding quarter.
10% penalty for late payment after 30 days, 20% penalty for late payment after 60 days.
Residential Lease Tax Due on January 15 for preceding period of
July 1 - December 31.

Due on July 15 for the preceding period of January 1 - June 30.		 10% penalty for payment after 30 days from beginning of new period.

20% penalty for payment after 60 days from beginning of new period.