Do I need a notary for the Business License Tax Appeal Application?

No. The application has a signature and date line but no notary block; the applicant signs and dates it and lists any supporting documentation.

How do I submit the Business License Tax Appeal Application?

Send the written appeal to the Commissioner of the Revenue at P.O. Box 1459, Suffolk, VA 23439, or fax it to (757) 514-4270.

What information does the application ask for?

It asks for business and account details, the tax type and periods under appeal, the amount in dispute, reasons for the appeal, supporting documentation, and the contact person's signature and date.

When should I file a business license tax appeal?

The document says a full and complete appeal must be submitted within one year from the last day of the tax year for the assessment or within one year from the assessment or appealable event, whichever is later.

Suffolk, VA · City of Suffolk

No notary required

Business License Tax Appeal Process and Application

Suffolk taxpayers use this application to appeal a local business license tax assessment or business tax classification.

What this form is

This application lets a Suffolk taxpayer request an administrative appeal of an eligible business license tax assessment or business tax classification. The document says to submit a full, complete written appeal within one year of the applicable assessment or appealable event, and to explain the disputed amounts, requested remedy, alleged error, and supporting facts. It asks for business and account details, tax periods, contact information, a signature, and a list of supporting documentation.

Who needs it

A Suffolk taxpayer disputing an eligible local business license tax assessment or business tax classification may submit this application.

How to submit it

Submit the written appeal to the Commissioner of the Revenue, P.O. Box 1459, Suffolk, VA 23439, or fax it to (757) 514-4270.

About notarization

This document is signed without a notary; the applicant signs and dates the application and lists any supporting documentation submitted.

How to submit this form

1
Download The Application
Download the Business License Tax Appeal Process and Application PDF.
2
Complete The Appeal
Enter the business and tax details, disputed amount, requested remedy, reasons, supporting facts, and contact information.
3
Gather Supporting Documentation
List the documentation submitted to support your reasoning and include it with the written appeal.
4
Submit To The Commissioner
Send the complete appeal to the Commissioner of the Revenue by mail or fax using the contact details on the document.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a notary for the Business License Tax Appeal Application?: No. The application has a signature and date line but no notary block; the applicant signs and dates it and lists any supporting documentation.
How do I submit the Business License Tax Appeal Application?: Send the written appeal to the Commissioner of the Revenue at P.O. Box 1459, Suffolk, VA 23439, or fax it to (757) 514-4270.
What information does the application ask for?: It asks for business and account details, the tax type and periods under appeal, the amount in dispute, reasons for the appeal, supporting documentation, and the contact person's signature and date.
When should I file a business license tax appeal?: The document says a full and complete appeal must be submitted within one year from the last day of the tax year for the assessment or within one year from the assessment or appealable event, whichever is later.

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This Business License Tax Appeal Process and Application doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another Suffolk form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.