How is the liquor tax paid?
The distilled spirits tax (plus fee), cider and wine taxes are remitted with a monthly return, the Wisconsin Distilled Spirits, Cider and Wine Tax Return (Form AB-130) [sec. 139.06(1)(c), Wis. Stats.]. The wine taxes for Wine Direct Shippers are remitted with a quarterly return, the Wisconsin Distilled Spirts, Cider, and Wine Tax Return (Form AB-130) [sec.139.035, Wis. Stats.]. Wine Direct Shippers are also required to file sales and use tax returns. Information about filing sales and use tax returns can be obtained from the Sales and Use Tax page found on the department’s Internet Site at http://www.revenue.wi.gov/faqs/index-s.html or by calling (608) 266-2776. EFT tax payments – Taxes can be paid to the Department by electronic funds transfer (EFT). Information about paying by EFT can be obtained from the Electronic Funds Transfer page or by calling (608) 264-9918.
