Compliance News
Updated January 31, 2012
LOUISIANA WINE DIRECT SHIPPER REPORTS MUST NOW BE FILED QUARTERLY
Effective January 1st, 2012 all Direct Shippers are required to report quarterly for the Direct to Consumer Excise Tax Return For Wines Shipped Directly to Consumers.
NEW LICENSE REQUIREMENTS FOR SUPPLIERS OF SPIRITS IN WASHINGTON STATE
Beginning 3/1/12 Washington state will require all suppliers of Spirits to obtain a Certificate of Approval to continue importing and selling products in the state of Washington.
TTB ANNOUNCES REVISIONS TO THE TTB LABEL APPROVAL FORM
TTB announces revisions to the TTB Label Approval Form and they invite the public to comment on the proposed changes . . .
West Virginia State Requirements
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WHOLESALE WINE SHIPMENTS
| Secretary of State Registration |
Required, $100.00 filing fee |
| Bond |
Required, in the amount of $10,000.00 |
| Tax or Business Registration |
Required, Business Registration Account Number |
| Wholesaler License |
Required, $150.00 filing fee |
| Brand Registration |
Required, $100.00 filing fee |
| UNIMERC or Registration Code |
Required |
| Copy of Federal Basic Permit |
Required |
| Copy of Resident State License |
Required |
| TTB Label Approvals |
Required |
| Distributor Appointments |
Required |
| Vintage Change Notification |
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| Licensed Salesperson |
Required |
| Excise Tax Report |
West Virginia Wine Supplier's Report, filed monthly, $1.00 per gallon tax |
DIRECT-T0-CONSUMER WINE SHIPMENTS
| Shipments Allowed (OffSite) |
Yes |
| Shipments Allowed (OnSite) |
Yes |
| Authorized Winery License Type |
Producers and Retailers |
| Certificate of Authority |
Required, $100.00 filing fee |
| Tax or Business Registration |
Required, |
| License Required (OffSite) |
Required, $75.00 filing fee |
| License Required (OnSite) |
Required |
| Brand Registration |
Required, $100.00 filing fee |
| UNIMERC or Registration Code |
|
| Copy of Federal Basic Permit |
Required |
| Copy of Resident State License |
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| Excise Tax Report |
Direct Shipper's Report Of Wine Shipped Into Wv, filed monthly, $1.00 per gallon tax |
| Sales Tax Report |
Liquor/wine Distribution Return (sales), filed monthly, 5% tax rate |
| State Aggregate Shipment Limit |
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| Consumer Shipment Limit (OffSite) |
Two cases per person per month combined onsite and offsite, maximum nine liters per case |
| Consumer Shipment Limit (OnSite) |
Two cases per person per month combined onsite and offsite, maximum nine liters per case |
SELF-DISTRIBUTION WINE SHIPMENTS
| Certificate of Authority |
Self-Distribution Shipments Prohibited |
| Tax or Business Registration |
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| Self-Distribution License |
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| UNIMERC or Registration Code |
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| Copy of Federal Basic Permit |
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| Copy of Resident State License |
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| Winery Annual Production Limit |
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| State Aggregate Shipment Limit |
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