Illinois direct-to-consumer (DTC) wine shipping rules and regulations
It feels like everyone is ordering wine online. Does Illinois permit DTC wine shipping? Find out and learn wine tax rates and rules for your state.
Illinois wine taxes, permits, and rules
08/01/2021
Licensing
DTC License Required: Yes
License Type: DTC Permit
License Fee: $350–$1,500 initial permit
License Expiration: 1 year from issue date
License Bond: Yes
License Notes: N/A
Sales tax
State Sales Tax: Yes
State Sales Tax Rate: 6.250%
Local Sales Tax: Yes
Local Sales Tax Range: 0%-4.75%
Sales Tax on Shipping: Yes, but wineries offering the option to purchasers to pick up the wine at the winery/tasting room are exempt from charging taxes on shipping.
Alcohol tax
Liquor Direct Wine Shipper Excise Tax: $1.39-$8.55/gal
Volume limits
Consumer Limit: 12 cases per year per consumer
Per State Aggregate: Unlimited
Returns
Required? Yes
Sales Tax: Monthly by the 15th
Use Tax: N/A
Excise Tax: Monthly by the 15th
Direct Shipment: N/A
Record Retention: At least 3 years
Product requirements*
Product Restrictions: Only wines produced by the permittee may be sold and shipped to consumers.
Product Registration: Labels approved for wholesale distribution must be resubmitted and approved for direct-to-consumer sales.
Registration Fees: No fee
Product Requirements: None
*Nearly all states have some kind of rule regarding how wine must be labeled when being shipped direct to consumer. Please check for the unique rule for your state.
Additional information
Please note: Tax rates, rules, and regulations change frequently. Although we hope you'll find this information helpful, this page is for informational purposes only and does not provide legal or tax advice.
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Integrate with existing business systems
03
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Automate many of your licensing and registration processes
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Simplify returns filing, remittance, and reporting processes
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