The Office of the Tax Collector uses a number of forms to administer tax collection processes.
The ones listed below are available on our website.
If you have questions about these forms, please e-mail us at
taxmeck@MecklenburgCountyNC.gov
or call 704-336-7600.
View or Print the City of Charlotte Auto Fee Reduction Application for the Elderly
This form can be used by qualifying taxpayers to receive a $15.00 refund of the $30.00 Charlotte Auto Fee In order to qualify, a taxpayer must must be 65 years of age or older in the month in which the automobile registration expires and have a disposable income that does not exceed twenty eight thousand one hundred dollars ($29,500) Disposable income includes all monies received from Social Security, retirement income, dividends, etc. for the prior year The form must be filed within 30 days from the tax bill due date Contact the Tax Customer Service Center at 704-336-7600 or via e-mail at
taxmeck@MecklenburgCountyNC.gov with any questions
Offices to Contact with Starting a New Business
This list is a resource guide to help those who are starting a new business. It is important that business owners comply with all governmental regulations for opening and operating a business Please contact the Business Tax Collections unit by telephone at 704-336-7600 or via e-mail at
taxbusiness@MecklenburgCountyNC.gov with any questions.
View or Print the Privilege License Application
A Privilege License application must be completed by anyone doing business in Charlotte and Mecklenburg County unless exempted by North Carolina or Federal law This license must be renewed annually Please contact the Business Tax Collections unit by telephone at 704-336-7600 or via e-mail at
taxbusiness@MecklenburgCountyNC.gov with any questions.
View or Print the Privilege License Classification Codes
This is a classification code list of Privilege License categories. Businesses in these categories are required to purchase an annual license. Please contact the Business Tax Collections unit by telephone at 704-336-7600 or via e-mail at
taxbusiness@MecklenburgCountyNC.gov should you have any questions.
View or Print the Privilege License Application Instructions - Gross Receipts Tax Instructions
Figuring out how to fill out your Gross Receipts Tax amount due for your Privilege License application can be a daunting task Take a look at these instructions and it's a piece of cake Please contact the Business Tax Collections unit by telephone at 704-336-7600 or via e-mail at
taxbusiness@MecklenburgCountyNC.gov if you should have any questions.
View or Print the Prepared Food and Beverage Tax Return
The Prepared Food & Beverage Tax Return is remitted monthly by retailers who make food or beverages available for immediate human consumption Please contact the Business Tax Collections unit by telephone at 704-336-7600 or via e-mail at
taxbusiness@MecklenburgCountyNC.gov with any questions.
View or Print the Room Occupancy Tax Return
The Room Occupancy Tax Return is remitted monthly by those who rent rooms, lodging, or provides accommodation furnished by a hotel, motel, inn, tourist camp, or similar place in Mecklenburg County. Please contact the Business Tax Collections unit by telephone at 704-336-7600 or via e-mail at
taxbusiness@MecklenburgCountyNC.gov with any questions .
View or Print the Vehicle Rental Tax Return
The Vehicle Rental Tax Return is remitted monthly by those engaged in leasing or renting vehicles to the public on a short-term basis Please contact the Business Tax Collections unit by telephone at 704-336-7600 or via e-mail at
taxbusiness@MecklenburgCountyNC.gov with any questions.