The City of Decatur passed a 2% tax on prepared food and beverages and alcoholic liquor effective November 1, 2002. The tax is locally administered and is in addition to the general sales tax rate. The tax is due on the 20th of the following month for which it was collected. For example, May’s tax payment would be due in June. There is a ten percent late fee for all payments not received, or postmarked, by the 20th of the month. If the 20th falls on a weekend or holiday, payments should be postmarked by the next business day to avoid the late fee.
*** Great News!! You may now pay Food and Beverage Tax online. ***
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Food and Beverage Tax Forms
Tax Return Form
- Automated Tax Return PDF Form – Fill it out, print and mail
- Printable Tax Return PDF Form – Print a blank form
Multiple Location Reporting Form
- Automated Multiple Location Reporting PDF Form – Fill it out, print and mail
- Printable Multiple Location Reporting PDF Form – Print a blank form
Registration Form
- Automated Registration PDF Form – Fill it out, print and mail it
- Printable Registration PDF Form – Print a blank form