Cheers! Cook County Soda Tax Ends December 1, Refunds Available for Retailers and Distributors

As of December 1, 2017, the Cook County Sweetened Beverage Tax is no longer in effect. Today, IRA President & CEO Sam Toia joined dozens of residents, retailers, and community groups from the Can The Tax coalition this morning to recognize the efforts of everyone that fought to repeal this misguided and regressive tax. Read more at ABC7 and WGN.

After December 1, there may be unsold product in restaurants on which tax was previously remitted to distributors. Both distributors and retailers may request a credit or refund. Refund procedures vary depending on if a retailer remitted the tax to distributors, remitted the floor tax, and other scenarios.

Click here to download the refund guidance from the Cook County Department of Revenue.

Please contact Matt Quinn, IRA Government Relations & Communications Manager, at (312) 380-4122 or mquinn@illinoisrestaurants.org with any questions.