taxes

Cigarette, E-cigarette and Tobacco Products Retail Renewals

Retailers

Retailer permits expire the last day of May of each even-numbered year. Pre-printed renewal packets are mailed to the taxpayer's mailing address each even-numbered year.

How to Access Online Permit Renewals

1. Log into Webfile esystems with your used ID and password, or create a new profile.
2. Locate "My Cigarette, Cigar, Tobacco and/or E-Cigarette Accounts."
3. Select the Retail or E-cigarette retail renewal line item for the respective business from the list.
   • If you do not have "My Cigarette, Cigar, Tobacco and/or E-Cigarette Accounts" available, or do not see the correct business/ entity listed, follow the steps below to gain access:
4. Locate "eSystems Services."
5. Select cigarette, cigar, tobacco and/or e-cigarette services.
6. Locate the option "Assign taxes/fees", and select proceed.
7. Enter the taxpayer ID number and click continue.
8. Enter the unique Webfile number and click continue.
   • The Webfile number is pre-printed in the top left corner of your renewal document, denoted RT######. If you are unable to locate your Webfile number, please contact the Electronic Reporting Section at 800-531-5441 ext. 33630 for assistance.
9. Review the disclaimer, check the "I agree" box, and select continue.
10. See step 2 continue with the permit renewal.
11. If applicable, repeat this process for your E-cigarette/ Retail Tobacco permit as well.