FAQs • City of Madison • CivicEngage

When are business license renewals mailed out?: License renewals are generally mailed out during the second week of December each year. Business license renewals must be brought in or postmarked by January 31st in order to be considered timely. If you have not received your business license renewal by the first week of January please call (256) 772-5654 and we will be happy to reprint and mail or email a new business license renewal to you.

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Revenue Department

1. Do I also need a State/County Business License?: Yes, please contact the Madison County License Department at (256) 532-3314 for State of Alabama/Madison County Licensing.

2. When are business license renewals mailed out?: License renewals are generally mailed out during the second week of December each year. Business license renewals must be brought in or postmarked by January 31st in order to be considered timely. If you have not received your business license renewal by the first week of January please call (256) 772-5654 and we will be happy to reprint and mail or email a new business license renewal to you.

3. Does the City of Madison allow on-line filing of taxes?: Effective May 1, 2018, all sales, use, rental, and lodging taxes are to be filed through the My Alabama Taxes (MAT) website. A copy of the ordinance can be found on the Revenue Department homepage. Please be sure to have your Tax ID number. If you do not know it, please contact us before filing online.

4. How do I find out if a company is licensed to do business in the City of Madison?: Contact us at (256) 772-5654, cameron.grounds@madisonal.gov. City of Madison Licensees

5. What is the debit block number for the City of Madison for online filing of taxes?: If you have a debit block on your bank account, please provide the numbers 2621862182 to your bank so that your bank will allow processing of online tax payments for the City of Madison through the Alabama Department of Revenue's My Alabama Taxes (MAT) System.

6. How much does a business license cost?: We will need to know your business activities to classify your business for licensing purposes and most licenses are based on gross receipts. Please contact the Revenue Department at (256) 772-5654 and we will be able to assist you. Typically, a minimum business license will cost from $37.00 to $77.00.

7. What methods of payment does the Revenue Department accept?: We accept payment by cash, check, money order or Mastercard/Visa.

8. What is the mailing address for the City of Madison Revenue Department?: City of Madison
P.O. Box 99
Madison, AL 35758

9. Where do I address automobile tag questions for vehicles located in Madison?: Automobile tag questions can be answered by the Madison County Tax Collector’s at (256) 532-3314 or the Limestone County Revenue Commission at (256) 233-6430.

10. Where do I address property tax questions for homes located within the City of Madison?: Property tax questions can be answered by the Madison County Tax Collector’s at (256) 532-3370 or the Limestone County Revenue Commission at (256) 233 6435.

11. What is the total sales tax rate in the City of Madison?: In Madison County, the sales tax rate is 9%. In Limestone County, the sales tax rate is 9.5%

12. What is the physical address to send something by overnight mail?: City of Madison
Revenue Department
100 Hughes Road
Madison, AL 35758

13. Can business tax or license penalties be abated or waived?: Tax or license penalties may be abated or waived if reasonable cause exists. Requests for abatement of penalties must be submitted in writing to the City of Madison, Revenue Department, P.O. Box 99, Madison, AL 35758

14. I have run out of tax forms. Who should I contact?: Blank copies of tax forms may be downloaded in the taxes portion of our website. Also, contact us at (256) 772-5654 and we will be happy to mail new forms to you.