Indian River County Tax Collector

Local Business Tax Receipt (Unincorporated Indian River County)

The Indian River County Tax Collector's Local Business Tax Receipt Overview states that the Tax Collector "collects a Local Business Tax from businesses located in the unincorporated areas of Indian River County only" and that "The annual Local Business Tax is $40.00 for all businesses." Per the page, new businesses must pay before engaging in business, the tax year runs from October 1 to the following September 30, and receipts are prorated for new businesses that start between January and September. A business regulated by the State of Florida or another governing authority must supply a copy of its state license, certificate of competency or similar document with the application. The page also states that the receipt "does not constitute the approval of any governing authority responsible for overseeing and/or regulating a trade". Per the Tax Collector's Renewal page, renewal runs July through September, and an account not renewed by September 30 is delinquent. The Tax Collector's How to Apply page describes online applications through BTExpress, typically processed within 24 hours, and in-person appointments at its four offices; a home-based business also submits the County Planning Home Occupation Qualification Form with its application. Businesses inside Fellsmere, Sebastian, Vero Beach, Indian River Shores or Orchid deal with that city or town. Tax Collector: 772-226-1343.