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1. How much does it cost to open a business in Modesto?
2. How do I pay my annual and quarterly Business taxes?
3. What attachments do I provide when renewing my business license?
4. What is the refund policy for business license taxes?
5. Who do I contact for assistance on applying for coverage under the Stormwater Industrial General Permit?

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1. Where should I post my business license?
2. I used to have a Modesto business license, how do I reactivate it?
3. Do I have to file the Declaration of Gross Receipts forms if I have a minimum license?
4. Do I have to file even if I did not do any business?
5. How do I calculate Mill tax?
6. Can I deduct expenses?
7. What is DID tax?

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1. What if I have a partner?
2. Where should I post my business license?
3. What if I have 2 different types of businesses at a single location?
4. I used to have a Modesto business license, how do I reactivate it?

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1. Where should I post my business license?
2. I used to have a Modesto business license, how do I reactivate it?
3. Do I have to file the Declaration of Gross Receipts forms if I have a minimum license?
4. Do I have to file even if I did not do any business?
5. How do I calculate Mill tax?
6. Can I deduct expenses?

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1. What applications are required for a new hotel business?
2. Are there any deposits due to the City when applying for a hotel business license and Transient Occupancy Registration Permit?
3. When will I receive the Hotel Transient Occupancy Tax (TOT) and Business License deposit refund?
4. What is the Transient Occupancy Tax (TOT)?
5. What is the current Transient Occupancy Tax (TOT) rate?
6. What hotel fees are considered TOT Taxable?
7. When is the Hotel Transient Occupancy Tax (TOT) reporting period?
8. What is the Mill Tax (Business tax) Rate?
9. When is the Mill Tax reporting period?
10. How do I make a TOT and Mill Tax Payment?
11. Do I have to file the Quarterly Declaration of Gross Receipts and the Monthly Transient Occupancy Tax Report even if I don’t have reportable revenue for the quarter?
12. If I have additional questions, who do I contact?