February 2015 - Monthly Archive

What sales are subject to the restaurant tax?

February 05, 2015

Hospitality Tax

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What sales are subject to the restaurant tax?

All prepared food and non-alcoholic beverages.... read more..

February 05, 2015

Hospitality Tax

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What is considered prepared food?

Prepared food includes ready to eat food or beverage items, whether for consumption on-premises or off-premises, including but not limited to restaurants, cafes, cafeterias, caterers, delicatessens, s... read more..

Do convenient stores pay the restaurant taxes?

February 05, 2015

Hospitality Tax

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Do convenient stores pay the restaurant taxes?

Convenience stores and gas stations are to charge and remit this 2% tax if they are serving any type of “prepared” food to their consumers. "Prepared food” includes any of the following: food sold in ... read more..

Which business types are required to collect and remit this money to the city?

February 05, 2015

Hospitality Tax

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Which business types are required to collect and remit this money to the city?

The restaurant tax should be collected by any establishment selling prepared food in the City of Sevierville, whether for consumption on-premises or off-premises. The amusement tax should be collected... read more..

How will this tax be remitted to the City of Sevierville?

February 05, 2015

Hospitality Tax

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How will this tax be remitted to the City of Sevierville?

All restaurant, amusement and lodging taxes should be filed online at www.seviervilletn.org. After certifying that all figures are true and correct, pay online or print the form and remit along with p... read more..

Is this tax applicable to wholesale food distributors, who have no direct customer consumption on-site?

February 05, 2015

Hospitality Tax

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Is this tax applicable to wholesale food distributors, who have no direct customer consumption on-site?

No. This tax should not be charged to food wholesalers, who do not provide onsite consumption at their factories or warehouses. Please be prepared to provide a wholesalers tax ID number should you be ... read more..

Will the City be contacting me to let me know how much I owe in taxes?

February 05, 2015

Hospitality Tax

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Will the City be contacting me to let me know how much I owe in taxes?

No. Hospitality taxes are based on your business’s monthly taxable revenue, which is then calculated at a 2% tax rate for Amusement and Restaurant and 3% for Lodging, to be remitted directly to t... read more..

Where can I find information regarding the tax?

February 05, 2015

Hospitality Tax

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Where can I find information regarding the tax?

A copy of each law is available online at www.seviervilletn.org. These documents are on the home page and titled as follows: · Sevierville pdf Amusement Tax (187 KB) &middo... read more..

Can I pay the taxes via mail or at City Hall, or do I have to use the online process?

February 05, 2015

Hospitality Tax

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Can I pay the taxes via mail or at City Hall, or do I have to use the online process?

All restaurant, amusement and lodging taxes must be filed online. Please complete your filing process online, print a copy for your records, and a copy to remit with your payment directly to City Hall... read more..

Does it matter how a business shows the tax to the consumers, for receipting purposes?

February 05, 2015

Hospitality Tax

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Does it matter how a business shows the tax to the consumers, for receipting purposes?

State sales tax for the City of Sevierville is currently 9.75%, and should be listed as such on all receipts. The hospitality tax should be listed as a separate line item, such as “amusement tax” or “... read more..

February 05, 2015

Hospitality Tax

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What will the tax revenue be used for?

These taxes will be allocated towards tourism advertising and tourism-related infrastructure expenditures.... read more..

February 05, 2015

Hospitality Tax

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What is hospitality tax?

Tourism is the main economic driver for Sevierville and Sevier County. For many years, the City of Sevierville has strived to increase tourism investment. In order to effectively grow this vitally imp... read more..

February 04, 2015

Board of Zoning Appeals

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Board of Zoning Appeals

This board has the power to hear appeals of decisions and interpretations to the Sevierville Zoning Ordinance adopted by the City. (Any person may appeal a decision of any staff member of the city’s i... read more..

February 04, 2015

Landing Pages

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Meeting Minutes

February 04, 2015

City E-BRIEF

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The City E-BRIEF

The Sevierville City eBrief is your source for current, timely information about your City government, services and community. It is published approximately once/week. It is available on the City... read more..

February 04, 2015

Animals & Pets

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Frequently Asked Questions

What do I do about stray animals? + If you encounter a stray animal in the City of Sevierville, please call the Police Department immediately at 865-453-5506. Patrol off read more..

February 04, 2015

Planning Commission

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Meeting Agendas

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February 04, 2015

Historic Zoning Commision

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Meeting Agendas

February 04, 2015

Uncategorised

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Report an Issue with My Sevierville

February 04, 2015

Report an Issue

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Report an Issue with My Sevierville

February 04, 2015

Water & Sewer

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Water Quality Report

Our latest water quality report is now available. pdf 2020 Annual Drinking Water Quality Report (146 KB) ... read more..

February 03, 2015

Bids

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Bid Specifications

February 03, 2015

Water & Sewer

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Water & Sewer Department

The Water department is responsible for all water and sewer services within the City and also some areas outside the City. The department operates a state of the art water treatment facility (12 milli... read more..

February 03, 2015

Information Services

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Information Technology

Information Technology maintains operation of the city’s extensive computer network (including hardware and software applications), phone systems, access control, System Control and Data Acquisi... read more..

February 03, 2015

Fire

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Sevierville Fire Department

February 03, 2015

Parks & Recreation

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Welcome to Sevierville Parks & Recreation

Established in 1974; the City of Sevierville Department of Parks and Recreation has been the winners of numerous parks and recreation awards from the State of Tennessee. The department manages the Sev... read more..

February 03, 2015

Administration

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Administration

The day-to-day management of The City of Sevierville is under the direction of the City Administrator. The City Administrator oversees management of all city departments and implements policy set by t... read more..

February 03, 2015

Police

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Sevierville Police Department

The City of Sevierville is a home rule form of government formed by state charter in 1901. The Chief of Police is appointed by the City Administrator and is the head of the police department which cur... read more..

February 03, 2015

Finance

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Finance Department

The Finance Department is your point of entry to City Hall. The receptionist and front office staff will work hard to make your experience with the City fast, efficient and pleasant! The Finance Depar... read more..

February 03, 2015

Code Enforcement

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Code Enforcement Department

The Department of Code Enforcement is responsible for issuance of all permits for building, signs, special events, as well as enforcement of all city ordinances. The enforcement staff also conducts bu... read more..