Local Business Tax Software Transition

The City of Gainesville will delay mailing out annual business tax renewal notices to local businesses as it upgrades to a new software system.

Revenue & Receivables is implementing new software called MyGovernmentOnline (MGO) for the Local Business Tax Receipt. The new software is expected to go live Monday, Jan. 4, 2027. During this period, the business tax renewal is suspended. This suspension will last until the software is implemented, and the business tax renewal period will begin at that time.

News release: Gainesville to delay business tax renewal notices during upgrade.

For the purposes of having a current business tax receipt, your business's receipt for the period October 1, 2025, through September 30, 2026, is sufficient.

This webpage will soon have frequently asked questions for our business owners. Additional information and user aids will be uploaded as the project progresses.

MGO will benefit our business owners by simplifying current processes and creating new efficiencies for accessing the business tax account. Some of these improvements include:

  • Business representatives will be able to fully apply for business tax receipts online without the need to mail application packets or come to City Hall.
  • Business representatives for existing accounts will be able to update the business's information online without needing to complete a physical form and mail or email the form to the Revenue & Receivables office.
  • Business representatives will have the ability to receive business tax statements and communications by email instead of U.S. mail for quicker communication and turnaround.
  • Business representatives for businesses that have employees who hold State of Florida licensure will be able to renew the business tax receipt online without needing to provide copies of the state licenses, making online renewals more efficient.
  • Business representatives can opt to have the business tax receipt sent by email when payment is made online. A copy of the business tax receipt will remain on file and be available when needed.

If this is a new business that needs to apply for the local business tax, please click the link below and complete the Jotform submission:
Complete the Jotform submission

Thank you for your understanding and patience while this new system is implemented.

 

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