Colorado County Business Patterns Census Form

Yes, the U.S. Department of Commerce, U.S. Census Bureau survey is legit for businesses to fill out.

Businesses use economic census data to decide where to locate (impact on services and local economy), how much to produce (impact on employment), and how their business compares to other businesses in their industry or community (impact on improvements).

What is the penalty for not responding? The census law (Title 13, United States Code, Section 224), coupled with the Sentencing Reform Act of 1984 (Title 18, Sections 3551, 3559, and 3571), provides for penalties of up to $5,000 for failure to report, and $10,000 for intentionally providing false information.

The Congress has deemed the Economic Census so important that any business contacted to be included in the Economic Census is required by law (Title 13, United States Code, Section 224) to complete and file their appropriate online survey or surveys. FAQs - About the Economic Census census.gov https://.census.gov › year › about › faq › faq-general census.gov https://.census.gov › year › about › faq › faq-general

The ABS Program combines data results from survey respondents and administrative records to produce data on business ownership. The survey is collected from employer businesses and the nonemployer data are compiled from administrative records. Annual Business Survey (ABS) Program - U.S. Census Bureau census.gov https://.census.gov › abs census.gov https://.census.gov › abs

County Business Patterns (CBP) is an annual series that provides subnational economic data for establishments with paid employees by industry and employment size. This series includes the number of establishments, employment during the week of March 12, first quarter payroll, and annual payroll. County Business Patterns (CBP) - U.S. Census Bureau Census.gov https://.census.gov › programs-surveys › cbp Census.gov https://.census.gov › programs-surveys › cbp

Am I required to fill out my 2020 Census form? Participation is mandatory, as described in Title 13 of the U.S. Code. Refusal to respond can result in a fine.

Why has my household or business been contacted to participate in a survey? In addition to conducting the decennial census count, the Census Bureau conducts various surveys that study households, businesses, schools, hospitals, and more. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) for Survey Participants census.gov https://.census.gov › programs-surveys › surveyhelp census.gov https://.census.gov › programs-surveys › surveyhelp