Local Taxes & Fees in Decatur, AL (2026)
1 verified local taxes & fees rules for Decatur, Alabama, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.
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Business Tax Classification
Every business that buys a license in the City of Decatur, Alabama, is sorted into one or more sectors of the North American Industrial Classification System under § 14-35. When two license classifications fit, § 14-32 applies the one with the higher license tax, and § 14-37 sets separate licensing for leased departments in a department store.
Business License Classification in Decatur, Alabama
Some RestrictionsDecatur City Code §§ 14-32, 14-35, 14-37
Whenever more than one (1) license classification under this article or any ordinance of the city shall apply to any business, vocation, occupation or profession in which any person may be engaged in the city, the classification shall apply which provides for the highest amount of license tax, unless otherwise specifically provided. ... Every business required to purchase a business license und...