Lesson 3: Adding a Sales & Use Tax return (ST-3)

Step 1: In the Returns Menu tab, click "Enter a New Return"

Step 2: Enter a reporting period. Hint: Enter a valid Beginning Date and the Ending Date will be populated accordingly. Click "Continue"

Step 3: You will now see the main data entry form.

• Check that you are entering data for the correct county. If not, select the correct county in the bottom right table. You can add a new county by clicking on the "Add County" button in the bottom left corner.

For a valid return, you should fill in the following fields:

• "Gross Non-Fuel Sales for this county"

• "Sales Tax Exempt (Low Tax) Grocery Sales"

• "Enter Amount Collected": Enter the total tax collected (from account records)

• You can use 7 and 8 for other customized deductions

Step 4: Click "Finish" to complete the data entry process.

Next: Learn how to Print, Preview, or eFile your return in the next section.