Every distributor selling spirituous beverages within the state shall pay the tax to the division monthly on or before the 10th day of the following month, less 1.0 percent of the tax due, which shall be withheld by the distributor for keeping prescribed records, furnishing bond, and properly accounting for and remitting taxes due to the state. However, no allowance may be granted or permitted when the tax is delinquent at the time of payment.