For a company to obtain a retail business license in a particular state, the company is required to pay the state the equivalent of 3 months of sales taxes on its projected retail sales. This amount is fully refundable after 5 years, provided the company has filed all required sales tax returns and paid all sales taxes due. Initially the company should report the payment related to this licensing requirement as An expense. OA noncurrent asset. OA current asset. A noncurrent liability.