Beverage tax remittance 2026

1. Click ‘Get Form’ to open the beverage tax remittance form in the editor.
2. Begin by entering your business name and mailing address in the designated fields. If your business address differs, fill that in as well.
3. Indicate the reporting period by filling in the start and end dates for which you are filing.
4. In Section 1, report your sales of prepared food and certain alcoholic beverages. Ensure this amount does not include taxes and aligns with Line 3 of ST-1.
5. Complete the deductions section by listing any applicable deductions such as sales outside Champaign or employee purchases at cafeterias.
6. Calculate your total deductions and subtract them from your net taxable sales to find your Food & Beverage Tax due.
7. If filed timely, apply a collection fee of 1.75% to your tax amount. If late, calculate a penalty of 2% per month on the total due.
8. Finally, review all entries for accuracy, sign the form under penalties of perjury, and ensure payment is made within twenty days of the reporting period.

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