What is an ST-1 in Illinois?
What is an ST-1 in Illinois?
You must file Form ST-1, Sales and Use Tax and E911 Surcharge Return, if you are making retail sales of any of the following in Illinois: • general merchandise, • qualifying foods, drugs, and medical appliances, and/or • prepaid wireless telecommunications service.
How do I fill out a St-1 in Illinois?
Find your “Gross Sales” in Illinois – this number is at the top of your TaxJar Illinois state report. Enter your Gross Sales on your Illinois form ST-1 on line 1 “Total Receipts” under “Step 2: Taxable Receipts.” The Illinois filing system will automatically round this number to the closest dollar amount.
How do I file sales tax in Illinois?
How to File and Pay Sales Tax in Illinois
- File online – File online at MyTax Illinois. You can remit your payment through their online system.
- File by mail – You can use Form ST-1 and file and pay through the mail.
- AutoFile – Let TaxJar file your sales tax for you. We take care of the payments, too.
What is Illinois E911 surcharge?
Definition. The Prepaid Wireless E911 Surcharge is a charge imposed on the consumer, to be collected by sellers, when a retail transaction takes place which includes prepaid wireless telecommunications service. This surcharge does not change previously established sales tax obligations on prepaid services.
What is considered general merchandise in Illinois?
General merchandise is tangible personal property (not real property) that is taxed at a rate of 6.25 percent. In Illinois, the term “general merchandise” does not include certain types of food, drugs, and medical appliances because these items are taxed at a lower rate.
Why is there a 911 fee on my phone bill?
The 911 fee is an effort to upgrade the state’s system so it can handle text messages, photos and videos. But the fund that pays for the system is based on a fee for each phone call.
What is a 911 service fee?
E911 fees are charges imposed on the customer pursuant to state or local law to finance Enhanced 911 services in a particular jurisdiction. The proceeds from these fees are generally used to recover state or local government costs related to building and operating enhanced 911 services.