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

Last Updated:

08/01/2021

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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

Illinois DOR site

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.