Special County Retailers' Occupation Tax for Public Safety
Statutory Reference
Definition
County governments are authorized to impose, with voter approval, a countywide tax (in 0.25% increments) to be collected by the department. The tax is imposed on the same general merchandise base as the state sales tax, excluding titled or registered tangible personal property (such as vehicles, watercraft, aircraft, trailers, and mobile homes) and qualifying food, drugs and medical appliances.
Form/Filing & Payment Requirements
Affected retailers and servicepersons report the tax on Form ST-1, Sales and Use Tax Return (this form is not available on-line). If imposed, the preprinted rate on Form ST-1 will include this tax. The due date is the same as provided for in the Retailers’ Occupation Tax Act, the Service Occupation Tax Act, and the Use Tax Act. For more information, see “
Sales & Use Taxes."
