THE VIRGINIAN-PILOT 
              Copyright (c) 1996, Landmark Communications, Inc.

DATE: Sunday, March 10, 1996                 TAG: 9603080258
SECTION: PORTSMOUTH CURRENTS      PAGE: 14   EDITION: FINAL 
SOURCE: STAFF REPORT 
                                             LENGTH: Short :   26 lines

PAYABLE DATE FOR LICENSES EXTENDED TO MAY 1

The payable date for 1996 business, professional and occupational licenses has been extended to May 1.

James A. Fillion, commissioner of the revenue, announced the extension due to the concerns and confusion on the part of some businesses when receiving their tax bills this year.

Last year, the city amended the due date for license payments in accordance with the model ordinance adopted by most Virginia localities. The ordinance's purpose is to make the license due date of March 1 the same throughout the state.

Before this year, Portsmouth had a due date of May 1. The due date extension will allow for payment through May 1 without penalty.

For more information, call the Commissioner of the Revenue's office at 393-8871. by CNB