For smaller alcohol producers or importers of spirits, wine or beer, the Craft Beverage Modernization Act (CBMA) has helped reduce some tax rates. However, it sometimes proved extremely challenging to actually realize these savings because claims were complex and...
If your business requires strict adherence to federal and state alcohol beverage laws, you know that you’re often at the mercy of the red tape – and delays – that often entails. Knowing the processing times you can expect for applications and approvals can help you...
This fall, the Alcohol Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB) introduced the first modules in a new webinar series called Boot Camp for Distillers. There will be a total of six modules. Those who want to catch up on the modules that have already been released can access...
If you operate a restaurant in Florida and are considering including alcoholic drinks on the menu, there are some requirements you have to meet to do so. First, you must have a beer, wine, and liquor consumption on-premises license (4COP-SFS) issued by Florida's...
Securing a quota license to sell alcoholic beverages at a retail or dining establishment will involve significant investments. You will need to carefully comply with Florida law and most likely pay thousands of dollars to secure the license. There are large waiting...
Importing wine into the U.S. can be a complicated process. Before you start this journey, spend time on the websites of the Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau and U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) to start a to-do list of tasks. If you are only importing...
Every now and then, you might come across a brewery without a physical plant. If you are interested in starting a business in this industry, you may be surprised. How can someone claim to work as a brewer when they don’t actually have a brewery? This is commonly...
Obtaining a liquor license for your establishment in Florida is an accomplishment – but getting that license suspended or revoked can be easier than you might think. People head out to bars and clubs because they want to have a good time and relax. Unfortunately, some...
As an alcoholic beverage producer, getting your formula approved is a key step to moving your product forward. While the Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB) does not require approval of all formulas, it is required in certain situations, such as if you used...
Any establishment that legally sells alcohol in Florida must be duly licensed to do so. However, obtaining a liquor license can be a challenging and lengthy process, depending on the license you seek. And once you obtain your liquor license, there are strict rules and...