FORT WALTON BEACH — Business collection agents from the Okaloosa County Tax Collector’s Office are collecting delinquent Business Tax Receipts.
Formally known as an occupational licenses, BTRs are required to conduct business in Okaloosa County.
Tax Collector Ben Anderson said, “Business collection agents will call on those businesses that are delinquent and identify themselves and their department.” He continues, “Furthermore, they will only call during business hours Monday through Friday.”
Local BTRs are for businesses that provide merchandise, entertainment, or services to the public, even if it’s only a one-person company or home-based business. Payment is due by Sept. 30 every year.
Companies with expired BTRs need to renew them as soon as possible to avoid additional penalties.
Payments can be made at www.okaloosatax.com, at OCTC offices (302 Wilson St. N., Suite 101, Crestview), or by phone at 651-7300.
For details, email Joshua Allen, Director of Business Collections, JAllen@okaloosatax.com.
This article originally appeared on Crestview News Bulletin: Okaloosa Tax Collector's Office collecting delinquent business receipts