- 2 -
|
NET PROFIT LICENSE FEE RETURN INSTRUCTIONS
GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS
ANY INDIVIDUAL, PARTNERSHIP, ASSOCIATION, CORPORATION, FIDUCIARY OR OTHER ENTITY ENGAGED IN THE OPERATION OF ANY BUSINESS,
PROFESSION OR ENTERPRISE IN LIVINGSTON COUNTY KENTUCKY IS SUBJECT TO AN ANNUAL 1 (ONE) PERCENT NET PROFIT LICENSE FEE TAX
DERIVED FROM BUSINESS, PROFESSION OR OTHER INCOME EARNED IN LIVINGSTON COUNTY UNDER ORDIANCE #101499. NET PROFIT LICENSE FEE
TAX IS ASSESSED AT ENTITY LEVEL.
WHO SHOULD FILE
THE NET PROFIT LICENSE FEE RETURN IS TO BE FILED BY ANY ENTITY HAVING RECEIPTS WITHIN LIVINGSTON COUONTY. NON-EMPLOYEES
EARNINGS FROM 1099 MISC ARE SUBJECT TO THE TAX. RECEIPTS FROM THE RENTAL OF REAL ESTATE AND FARM OPERATION ( CROPS, LIVESTOCK,
RENT, LEASES, ROYALTIES, USDA, TIMEBER, ETC.) ARE ALSO SUBJECT TO THE 1% NET PROFIT TAX.
EXTENSION REQUEST
IF AN EXTENSION OF TIME FOR FILING IS NECESSARY, IT WILL BE GRANTED IF A COPY OF YOUR FORM 4868, 2688, OR 7004 IS FAXED OR MAILED BY
APRIL 15 . NO PARTIAL PAYMENT IS REQUIRED WITH YOUR REQUEST, AND NO PENALTY WILL BE ASSESSED, HOWEVER ANY BALANCE UNPAID TH
WHEN PAYMENT IS DUE SHALL BEAR INTEREST AT THE RATE OF ONE (1) PERCENT PER MONTH; TWELVE (12) PERCENT PER ANNUM UNTIL PAID.
ACCOUNTING
A SEPARATE FILING IS REQUIRED FOR EACH SCHEDULE FILED WITH THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT. THE LAW AND REGULATIONS OF THE INTERNAL
REVENUE CODE PERTAINING TO METHODS OF ACCOUNTING FOR FEDERAL INCOME TAX SHALL BE APPLICABLE TO THE METHODS OF ACCOUNTING
ALLOWED BY LIVINGSTON COUNTY. THE LICENSEE’S INCOME SHALL BE COMPUTED FOR LIVINGSTON COUNTY LICENSE FEE PURPOSES ON THE BASIS
OF THE SAME CALENDAR OR FISCAL YEAR REQUIRED BY THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT. WHERE A “CASH BASIS”, “ACCRUAL BASIS”, LONG TERM
CONTACT BASIS” OR SOME HYBRID METHOD IS USED IN FILING FEDERAL INCOME TAX RETURNS, THE SAME METHODS MUST BE USED IN
REPORTING THE INCOME REPORTABLE FOR LIVINGSTON COUNTY NET PROFIT LICENSE FEE RETURN PURPOSES.
LINE-BY-LINE INSTRUCTIONS
SECTON A: SALES AND SERVICES RENDERED ONLY IN LIVINGSTON COUNTY
LINE 1: GROSS RECEIPTS/ SALES AND OTHER INCOME FROM FEDERAL RETURN SCHEDULE C, E, F (1040), FEDERAL 1041, 1065, 1120, 1120S. OTHER
INCOME INCLUDES ALL SUBJECT EARNINGS ON WHICH THE 1% FEE HAS NOT BEEN WITHHELD.
LINE2: ENTER COST OF GOODS SOLD, OPERATING EXPENSES AND OTHER DEDUCTIONS ALLOWED ON FEDERAL RETURN. ITEMS NOT DEDUCTIBLE A)
FEDERAL, STATE, AND LOCAL TAXES BASED ON INCOME, B)LIVINGSTON COUNTY LICENSE FEE, C) NET OPERATING LOSS DEDUCTION, D) CAPTIAL
LOSS, E) SALARIES PAID TO PARTNERS.
LINE 3: SUBTRACT LINE 2 FROM LINE 1.
LINE 4: ENTER 1% OF LINE 3
LINE 5: UP TO 25% PENALTY OF AMOUNT DUE ON LINE 4, IF NOT MAILED BY DUE DATE. NOTE SEE EXTENTION REQUEST.
LINE 6: INTEREST WILL BE ASSESSED AT 1% PER MONTH, 12% PER ANNUM, ON AMOUNT DUE ON LINE 4 IF NOT MAILED BY DUE DATE.
LINE 7: LINE 4 PLUS LINES 5 & 6 ( IF APPLICABLE) IS THE AMOUNT DUE WITH RETURN. PLEASE SIGN AND RETURN Y0UR FORM.
SECTION B: SALES AND SERVICES RENDERED BOTH INSIE AND OUTSIDE COUNTY.
LINE 1: TOTAL GROSS RECEIPTS IN LIVINGSTON COUNTY DIVIDED BY TOTAL GROSS RECEIPTS MADE OUTSIDE THE COUNTY.
LINE 2: WAGES, SALARIES, AND OTHER COMPENSATION WITHIN LIVINGSTON COUNTY DIVIDED BY WAGES, SALARIES, AND OTHER
COMPENSATION WITHIN & WITHOUT LIVINGSTON COUNTY.
LINE 3: ADD THE PERCENTAGES FROM LINE 1 AND LINE 2 AND DIVIDE THIS PERCENTAGE BY 2.
LINE 4: MULTIPLY THE ENTIRE NET PROFIT ( BOTH IN AND OUTSIDE THE COUNTY) BY PERCENTAGE ON LINE 3.
LINE 5: ENTER 1% OF LINE 4
LINE 6: UP TO 25% PENALTIY OF AMOUNT DUE ON LINE 5, IF NOT MAILED BY DUE DATE. NOTE: SEE EXTENSION REQUEST
LINE 7: INTEREST WILL BE ASSESSED AT 1% PER MONTH, 12% PER ANNUM, ON AMOUNT DUE ON LINE 5 IF NOT MAILED BY DUE DATE.
LINE 8: LINE 5 PLUS LINE 6 AND 7(IF APPLICABLE) IS THE AMOUNT DUE WITH RETURN. PLEASE SIGN AND RETURN YOUR FORM.
KAYLA CURRY
LIVINGSTON COUNTY TAX ADMINISTRATOR
TELEPHONE 270-928-3361
FAX 270-928-3262
|