What does the Clayton liquor excise tax return report?

It reports gross food sales and gross liquor-by-the-drink sales for a reporting month, then calculates the tax, any delinquency penalty, and the total amount due.

When does this return need to be filed?

The form says to file and pay by the 20th of the month following the reporting period. A return is required even if no tax is due.

Do I need a notary for the liquor excise tax return?

No. The return is signed and dated without a notary. It lists no notarized or sworn attachment; the signer declares the information true and correct.

How do I submit the liquor excise tax return?

Return it with payment payable to the City of Clayton at 837 Highway 76 W, Clayton, GA 30525. Checks may be mailed or placed in the drop box; do not mail cash.

Clayton, GA · Rabun County

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Liquor by the Drink Excise Tax Return

Clayton businesses use this return to report food and liquor-by-the-drink sales and calculate the excise tax due for a reporting month.

What this form is

This return reports a business’s gross food sales and liquor-by-the-drink sales, calculates the tax and any delinquency penalty, and shows the total amount due. The document says to file and pay by the 20th of the month after the reporting period, even when no tax is due. It asks for business details, the reporting month and year, sales amounts, and the signer’s name, title, signature, and date.

Who needs it

Businesses reporting liquor-by-the-drink excise tax to Clayton use this return, including for reporting periods when no tax is due.

How to submit it

Return the completed form with payment payable to the City of Clayton at 837 Highway 76 W, Clayton, GA 30525. Check payments may be mailed or left in the drop box; do not mail cash.

About notarization

This return is signed and dated without a notary; it lists no notarized or sworn attachment, and the signer declares the information true and correct.

How to submit this form

1
Download The Return
Download the Liquor by the Drink Excise Tax Return PDF.
2
Complete Business And Sales Details
Enter the business name and address, reporting month and year, gross sales, tax calculation, and signer information.
3
Sign And Date The Return
Print the signer’s name and title, then sign and date the acknowledgment.
4
Submit The Return With Payment
Send or deliver the return with payment payable to the City of Clayton at the address shown. Do not send cash by mail.

Frequently asked questions

What does the Clayton liquor excise tax return report?: It reports gross food sales and gross liquor-by-the-drink sales for a reporting month, then calculates the tax, any delinquency penalty, and the total amount due.
When does this return need to be filed?: The form says to file and pay by the 20th of the month following the reporting period. A return is required even if no tax is due.
Do I need a notary for the liquor excise tax return?: No. The return is signed and dated without a notary. It lists no notarized or sworn attachment; the signer declares the information true and correct.
How do I submit the liquor excise tax return?: Return it with payment payable to the City of Clayton at 837 Highway 76 W, Clayton, GA 30525. Checks may be mailed or placed in the drop box; do not mail cash.

Need something notarized?

This Liquor by the Drink Excise Tax Return doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another Clayton form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.