Commissioners Considering Changes to Tax Code

The City Commission will consider changes to Decatur’s tax code at its meeting Monday, Oct. 5, beginning at 7 pm.

According to Decaturish, if the changes are approved, police will be able to issue citations to business owners who are behind on their occupational taxes.

Another change includes a provision that would require lawyers who are late in paying the occupation tax would be reported to the state bar, according to the Decatur-based website.