County Clerk Offers Reminders and Assistance to Businesses as Tax Filing Date Approaches

March 30, 2019
By: Dwayne Page

April 15 isn’t just the deadline for the filing and payment of federal individual income tax. For some taxpayers, it’s also the due date for the filing and payment of certain state taxes.

In Tennessee, April 15 is the due date for business tax and franchise and excise tax for companies that report on a calendar year basis. In addition, taxpayers subject to the Hall income tax must file and pay that tax by April 15.

“The fiscal year end for most businesses is December, meaning that their business tax returns and payments are due to the Department of Revenue no later than April 15, 2019.  Please remember the filing and payment dates for business owners are not the same as the business license expiration which is 30 days AFTER your taxes are due to be filed and paid,” said County Clerk James L. (Jimmy) Poss.

The Department’s website offers a convenient and secure way for taxpayers to file and pay these taxes online. Taxpayers should visit the “online services” section of the Department’s website to file and pay these taxes and to learn more information.

“The Department of Revenue will be sending postcard reminders to businesses that do not have a TNTAP filing username established reminding them to please do so right away so they can file and pay online by the due date,” Poss continued.

“Anyone needing assistance establishing a TNTAP logon, filing or submitting payment for a business tax renewal may contact our office for assistance. I personally provide assistance for not only business tax filings and payment submissions, but also sales and use tax, (HVUT) Heavy Vehicle use tax and obtaining FEIN Federal Employee Identification numbers,” Poss concluded.

For further questions call 615-597-5177

More information about these taxes may also be found on the Department of Revenue’s website, www.tn.gov/revenue

March 29, 2019
By: Dwayne Page

Allison Rogers, a graduate of DeKalb County High School and a junior in nursing school,  was inducted into the Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing Iota Beta Chapter at Tennessee Tech University on Monday, March 25, 2019.

Sigma Theta Tau is an honor society for students in the upper rank of their class with outstanding academic and character standing.  Dr. DuVall, the keynote speaker, described the group of students being inducted as “the cream of the crop in nursing,” stating they were the top students in one of the top nursing programs in the nation. Allison is the daughter of Wes and Lori Rogers of Smithville.

March 29, 2019
By: Dwayne Page

For several years Marlene Delong has served cancer survivors as a community representative for the American Cancer Society but last fall she found herself needing care after being diagnosed with kidney cancer.

Delong underwent surgery and has recovered but the experience has made the special bond with cancer survivors she has served even stronger.

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“I have worked with the American Cancer Society for many years and have always been on the side of the survivors and volunteers helping provide dinners and services but October 3, 2018 I had surgery for kidney cancer. I am now a cancer survivor and once you have been diagnosed as a survivor you see things from a different perspective,” she said.

If you think something might be wrong, Delong urges you to see a doctor because early detection is important. “Whether it’s a colonoscopy or mammogram please stay up to date with your screenings and blood work to keep yourself healthy. Ask your doctor about an ultrasound or whatever he or she would recommend if you feel something is not right with you because that is exactly how I found mine. I felt like there was something wrong and she (doctor) found it with an ultrasound,” said Delong.

For those who are undergoing cancer treatment in Nashville and need a place to stay, Delong said the Hope Lodge provides a free home away from home for cancer patients and their caregivers.

“In a report I received this week DeKalb County residents have been provided 128 nights of lodging at the Hope Lodge. It’s a place where you can rest and cook a meal or people there can come in and fix meals for you. There you have your own bedroom style apartment. There is a washer and dryer on each floor and with the Hope Lodge there is a driver who will take you from the lodge to your hospital appointment and then pick you up and bring you back to the lodge,” Delong continued.

More than just a roof over their heads, the Hope Lodge is a nurturing community that helps patients access the care they need. Each Hope Lodge community offers a supportive, homelike environment where guests can join in the evening’s activities, or unwind in their own private room. Patients staying at a Hope Lodge must be in active cancer treatment, and permanently reside more than 40 miles or one hour away from their cancer treatment center. Each patient must be accompanied by a caregiver.

As a community representative for the ACS, Delong is involved with the local Relay for Life committee in helping plan events.

“I am available to help our volunteers here in the community with planning and executing events and raising money. I also work with the Relay teams and committee members and anyone else who needs my help,” said Delong.

The 2019 DeKalb County Relay for Life is set for Friday, May 10 starting at 5 p.m. at Greenbrook Park. The goal is to raise $50,000 for cancer research and patient services. Last year’s Relay generated $44,729.

“We invite you to come out and bring your family that night. We will have activities for kids and adults along with some good food, a silent auction, and more. We are hoping the community will get behind us again this year and support our Relay,” added Delong.

For more information about leading a fundraising team, sponsorship, volunteering or participating in any way, call Ivadell Randolph at 615- 597-5296, Lynda Luna at 615- 597-5837, Renee Cantrell at 615-684-2688, Gail Taylor 615-597-5936, Melanie Judkins at 615-597-1132, Marlene Delong-931-235-6286 or Eva Willoughby at 615-529-1187.

Meanwhile, the annual Cancer Survivors and Caregivers Reception Dinner is scheduled for April 25 from 5-7 p.m. at the Elizabeth Chapel Baptist Church Gym sponsored by Dr. Timothy Tobitt of Good Health Family Clinic. Delong will be the guest speaker. All cancer survivors are invited.

“We will have a nice reception and meal for cancer survivors and caregivers and they will be given their Relay for Life tee shirts that they can wear on May 10,” said Delong.

To learn more about the American Cancer Society visit www.cancer.org.

“It offers all kinds of information and topics you may find interesting. There is also a number you can call which is manned 24 hours a day year round at 1-800-227-2345,” Delong concluded.

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