Who must obtain a cigarette permit?
Any person who wants to handle cigarettes at the wholesale level in Wisconsin must obtain a cigarette permit from the Department of Revenue. Persons who want a cigarette permit must hold a Business Tax Registration (BTR) Certificate [sec. 73.03(50), Wis. Stats.]. The BTR certificate and cigarette permits are issued by the Excise Section in Madison, (608) 261-6435. There is a one-time $20 charge for the BTR certificate. This certificate is renewable every two years for $10. The BTR certificate and cigarette permits are valid until canceled by the permittee or revoked by the Department. A person need only obtain one BTR certificate regardless of the number of permits or licenses held with the Department.
Any person that handles cigarettes at the wholesale level in Wisconsin must obtain a cigarette permit from the Department of Revenue. Persons that apply for a cigarette permit must hold a Business Tax Registration (BTR) Certificate [sec. 73.03(50), Wis. Stats.]. The BTR certificate and cigarette permits are issued by the Excise Section in Madison. There is a one-time $20 charge for the BTR certificate. This certificate is renewable every two years for $10. The BTR certificate and cigarette permits are valid until canceled by the permittee or revoked by the department. A person need only obtain one BTR certificate regardless of the number of permits or licenses held with the Department.
