New off-premise liquor tax takes effect in Chicago after postponement

CHICAGO (WLS) -- On Sunday, a change took effect for taxes paid on liquor purchased at stores in Chicago.

The city of Chicago is requiring retailers to collect a 1.5% tax on those alcohol sales.

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The new percentage-based tax replaces what had previously been a per-gallon rate of tax.

The change was pushed pack to Sunday from January 1 to allow businesses time to adjust.

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