Wisconsin DOR Clarifies Sales Tax For Alcoholic Beverages

The Wisconsin Department of Revenue (DOR) Aug 1 issued an update clarifying that retail sales of alcoholic beverages are subject to sales tax, regardless of whether sold at a barstool or table or whether sold at retail by an approved producer or licensed bar or restaurant. Retailers of alcoholic beverages should notify customers of the sales tax by: 1) providing the customer a receipt that separately itemizes the tax or states, “Price Includes Sales Tax"; 2) conspicuously posting the bracket system card, Form S-23, issued by the department; or 3) conspicuously posting a sign that states, “Prices Include Sales Tax.” ...