Places for Eating Tax

Places for Eating Tax 

Eating Tax Discounts & Penalty Notice

The City charges a 1.5% Places for Eating Tax. Effective with food and beverage transactions commencing March 1, 2024 (with tax forms due April 20), is imposed upon owners of places for eating in an amount equal to one and one-half percent (1.50%) of the gross receipts received for prepared food sold at retail at a place for eating. The owner or owners of each place for eating shall file tax returns showing the gross receipts received and tax due during each calendar month period upon forms prescribed by the Local Tax Administrator. Completed tax returns and tax payments shall be due on the twentieth (20th) day of the month following the preceding calendar month during which the gross receipts were received, and tax collected.

Late charges are calculated at the rate of two percent (2%) per month. Payments shall be made to the City of East Moline Finance Department and be accompanied by the Registration Form , Places for Eating Tax Return Form and if applicable Places for Eating Tax Return Form for Multiple Locations.  

Payments can be made through this page.

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