Tag Archives: Alcohol & Tobacco Tax & Trade Bureau

TTB Accepts $325,000 Compromise in Trade Practice Case

Posted on September 13, 2021 by Joel Whitaker

Alcohol & Tobacco Tax & Trade Bureau accepted $325,000 from Iowa Beverage Systems (IBEV), a wholesaler, to settle charges related to a sponsorship agreement at the 2019 Iowa State Fair. One feature of the sponsorship agreement was that in exchange … Continue reading →

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TTB Proposes 2 New AVAs

Posted on July 17, 2021 by Joel Whitaker

Alcohol & Tobacco Tax & Trade Bureau proposed to establish the 34,155-acre “Paulsell Valley” viticultural area in Stanislaus County, Calif. and the “Rocky Reach” AVA in parts of  Chelan and Douglas Counties, Wash. The proposed  Rocky Reach AVA is entirely within … Continue reading →

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TTB to Focus on Timely Service, Regulatory Reforms in Permitting, Tax and Bev/Al Labeling

Posted on June 1, 2021 by Joel Whitaker

The plans were detailed in a document prepared for Congress in support of the Biden Administration’s $6 trillion budget request. Three major regulatory reforms were highlighted in the document with the intention of consolidating, clarifying or simplifying requirements and “where … Continue reading →

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TTB Accepts $850,000 Compromise for Trade Practice Violations

Posted on April 15, 2021 by Joel Whitaker

Alcohol & Tobacco Tax & Trade Bureau accepted an $850,000 Offer in Compromise (OIC) from RN Acquisition, LLC and City Beverage – Markham, LLC of Chicago and Arlington Heights, Illinois. TTB alleged these entities and/or their affiliates unlawfully: Violated the … Continue reading →

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Stone Brewery to Pay $1.8 Million to Settle Tax Issues

Posted on March 16, 2021 by Joel Whitaker

Alcohol & Tobacco Tax & Trade Bureau accepted a $1.8 million offer-in-compromise from Stone Brewing Co., Escondido, Calif. TTB alleged Stone: Underpaid taxes, including misapplication of reduced tax rates, non-payment of excise taxes on inventory shortages, non-payment of excise taxes … Continue reading →

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Still Wine Production Rises in June, TTB Says

Posted on December 2, 2020 by Joel Whitaker

Bulk still wine production edged higher in June, Alcohol & Tobcco Tax & Trade Bureau reported.  Some 15.13 million gallons of wine were produced in June, up from 14.75 million gallons a year earlier. Total withdrawals also move higher, to 13.41 … Continue reading →

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