Monthly Archive - Results from #690

February 06, 2015

Code Enforcement

30602

Building & Development Information

The following reference is intended as a guide to aid contractors, developers and property owners in obtaining approvals and permits for projects being planned within the City of Sevierville. ... read more..

February 06, 2015

Landing Pages

5445

Public Safety

Public Information

The City provides multiple avenues for interaction with City residents and the media, providing information and responding to requests. In addition to the City website, a significant social media pres... read more..

February 06, 2015

Social Media

9270

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Sevierville Police Department read more..

February 06, 2015

Social Media - SPD

6628

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Sevierville Police Department read more..

February 06, 2015

Social Media

9971

Facebook

City of Sevierville Convention Center Fitness & Aerobics Fire Department Golf Police Department Public Works Water & Sewer Sevierville Parks & Recreation read more..

February 06, 2015

Social Media - SPD

6468

Facebook

Police Department read more..

February 05, 2015

Employment

88890

Job Openings

*Attention job seekers* We have recently changed the procedure to apply for employment with the City of Sevierville. Much like the former procedure, this one also requires applications to be compl read more..

February 05, 2015

Employment

12769

Sevierville Job Openings

*Attention job seekers* We have recently changed the procedure to apply for employment with the City of Sevierville. Much like the former procedure, this one also requires applications to be compl read more..

February 05, 2015

Employment

15018

Insurance, Retirement and Benefits

The City of Sevierville offers a benefits package to their full time employees. These benefits include paid medical and dental insurance, life insurance, short-term disability, and paid holidays. Upon... read more..

February 05, 2015

Employment

14092

Equal Opportunity Employer

The City of Sevierville considers applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, marital or veteran status, sexual orientation, ... read more..

February 05, 2015

Taxes

10259

Beer Tax

$100 annually - Beer Privilege Tax comes from every person, firm, corporation, joint stock company, syndicate or association in the City of Sevierville who stores, sells, distributes or manufactu read more..

February 05, 2015

Taxes

13614

Hospitality Tax

Hospitality Tax Information Lodging Tax – (3%) This tax is 3% of the monthly net taxable proceeds from any hotel, motel, cabin, etc., or that which is occupied by transients for a period of less than... read more..

February 05, 2015

Taxes

13798

Business Tax

The City of Sevierville is authorized to collect a tax on the privilege of conducting a business within the city limits. Any business owner subject to the tax must register with the city, pay the appr... read more..

February 05, 2015

Taxes

16984

Sales Tax

(9.75%) Sales tax revenue is broken-down and disbursed as follows: 7% to the State of Tennessee 1.50% to the Sevier County School System 1.25% to City of Sevierville read more..

February 05, 2015

Taxes

16130

Property Tax

$0.4254 cents/one-hundred dollars of assessed value – Property tax is a tax on certain kinds of wealth: real and personal property. The tax rate is applied to an assessment of the value of the taxable read more..

February 05, 2015

Hospitality Tax

9860

F.A.Q.

What is hospitality tax? + Tourism is the main economic driver for Sevierville and Sevier County. For many years, the City of Sevierville has strived to increase tourism read more..

February 05, 2015

Hospitality Tax

5520

Why must I file the return online?

Like many governments and public utilities, including the State of Tennessee, the City is transitioning to more automated systems to improve efficiency and reduce operating costs. ... read more..

Do I have to file a tax return if I had no taxable sales in a particular month?

February 05, 2015

Hospitality Tax

5174

Do I have to file a tax return if I had no taxable sales in a particular month?

Yes. A tax return must be remitted, even if there are no sales or business.... read more..

Does the tax reduce my business earnings?

February 05, 2015

Hospitality Tax

5025

Does the tax reduce my business earnings?

No, all three types of hospitality tax are similar to the state sales tax in that they are a pass through to the customer. The taxes should be displayed on the receipt as a separate tax, collected f... read more..

If my business has to remit more than one type of tax, do I have to send a separate check for each type?

February 05, 2015

Hospitality Tax

5210

If my business has to remit more than one type of tax, do I have to send a separate check for each type?

No.... read more..

If my business has to remit more than one type of tax, do I have to file a separate form for each type?

February 05, 2015

Hospitality Tax

5276

If my business has to remit more than one type of tax, do I have to file a separate form for each type?

Yes. Your business will be set up with the required services to file and choose from. If you feel these services are not set up correctly when you log in to view your account and information, please c... read more..

If I own more than one business that is required to remit taxes, do I have to send a separate check for each location?

February 05, 2015

Hospitality Tax

4972

If I own more than one business that is required to remit taxes, do I have to send a separate check for each location?

No. This is at the tax payer’s discretion. All payment amounts must be equal to the total amount due for a particular taxpayer, and need to equal the total amount for all forms being submitted for pay... read more..

What should I do if I started charging the tax sometime after July 1st?

February 05, 2015

Hospitality Tax

5062

What should I do if I started charging the tax sometime after July 1st?

The restaurant tax and amusement tax were imposed on all taxable sales beginning July 1, 2013. The tax is due to the city for all taxable sales on and after that date regardless whether or not collect... read more..

What happens if I fail to make the required tax payment?

February 05, 2015

Hospitality Tax

5187

What happens if I fail to make the required tax payment?

Refusal of an operator to collect or remit the tax or willful refusal of a purchaser to pay the tax imposed is hereby declared to be unlawful and shall be punishable upon conviction by a fine not in e... read more..

February 05, 2015

Hospitality Tax

5137

How long do I need to keep my records?

All businesses liable for the collection and payment of these taxes must keep and preserve all records substantiating these tax payments for a minimum of three (3) years. The City Recorder will have t... read more..

February 05, 2015

Hospitality Tax

5189

Where do I send my tax payment?

Please remit your tax payment to: City of Sevierville Taxes PO Box 5500 Sevierville, TN 37864-5500... read more..

February 05, 2015

Hospitality Tax

5049

Can I pay my taxes with a credit card?

Yes.... read more..

What happens if my payment is received after the 20th day of the month?

February 05, 2015

Hospitality Tax

4875

What happens if my payment is received after the 20th day of the month?

Postmarks will be given consideration when payments are mailed in through the USPS. The city reserves the right to follow up if it is unclear if an on-time payment was attempted on behalf of the taxpa... read more..

What happens if my tax form is submitted after the 20th of the month?

February 05, 2015

Hospitality Tax

5110

What happens if my tax form is submitted after the 20th of the month?

All forms submitted after the 20th of the month are considered delinquent and will be subject to applicable penalty and interest, as found in each of the laws which are located on the city website ww... read more..