Chicago candy sales tax
Chicago candy sales taxFor example, candies prepared with flour (like chocolates and ice cream) count as “food,” and are therefore taxed normally. Candy prepared without flour (such as hard candies and suckers) are labeled “candy,” and are therefore taxed an additional 5.25% merchandise rate. A similar rule holds true for soft drinks. The difference in […]
Chicago Sales Tax on Meals Audit
Chicago Sales Tax on Meals AuditChicago has a combined sales tax rate of 10.25%. If you break it down, then, it is 9.5% plus 1.25% additional meal tax. Meals taxes generally apply to purchases of prepared food that are consumed in a restaurant or similar establishment, or taken “to go” for later consumption. In contrast, […]