Compliance News
Effective July 1, 2010 the state of Nebraska has increased the fee for a license to sell wine, spirits or beer to Nebraska distributors from $200 to $1000 annually. The fee to renew the license, which expires on April 30th each year will also be $1000.
Virginia has recently reduced their dealer's discount. If you are required to file monthly and have already filed your Virginia Sales and Use Tax Return for June 2010, you will need to file an amended return before the 20th of July.
If you are a quarterly filer this will not affect you until your next return due on October 20, 2010.
If you have any questions please contact the Compli reporting department at 805.239.4502.
If you hold an OSFW-Out-of-State Small Farm Winery License and report your direct to consumer wine shipments on the Vintner's Wine Report you will be assigned a 'Revenue Account Number' from the state.
This account number is needed to complete your excise taxes for Kentucky and can be found on an original return or by calling Ben Perry at 502.564.9250.
If you have any questions please contact the Compli reporting department at 805.239.4502.
Wholesale reporting for West Virginia has changed in eCompli. You are now required to report regardless of whether or not your distributor/supplier holds the license.
If your West Virginia distributor/supplier does not hold your license then you are required to file and pay excise taxes.
If your West Virginia distributor/supplier holds your license you are still required to report your shipments. You are NOT required to pay taxes, but this return must be sent to the state.
Any questions can be directed to the state. Please contact Michelle Higginbotham with West Virginia State Tax Department at 304.558.8622.
If you are registered with the Connecticut Consumer of Protection, you are required to report all retail sales for the calendar year 2009 on the ALL_2009_CT_SALES_BY_CATAGORIES report.
Retail sales are classified as sales to a business within
If you have any questions you can contact the Reporting Specialist at reporting@compli-beverage.com or (805) 239-4502.
A new law will become effective July 1, 2010 which will allow the sale of table wine with an alcohol content of more than 16.5% by volume, but not exceeding 24% by volume, by licensed table wine wholesalers in the state of
Table wine with greater than 16.5% alcohol by volume will be taxed at a different rate than table wine containing 16.5% or less alcohol by volume. Because of this law change, new reporting requirements will be necessary, which will be required beginning at the end of July 2010 for the July 2010 shipments of wine.
For more information about these changes, please contact our reporting specialist at (805) 239-4502.
The VA General Assembly raised license fees for direct shipper's licenses issued on or after July 1, 2010. The fee has increased from $65.00 to $95.00.
West Virginia requires that new price quotes must be submitted at least 60 days prior to implementation. Prices are changed quarterly; Feb 1, May 1, Aug 1, and Nov 1.
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In an effort to balance the state budget, the Missouri legislature is considering eliminating the Missouri Division of Alcohol and Tobacco Control. According to stltoday.com the proposed bill would save the state $1.6 million by eliminating positions held by 24 liquor and tobacco control agents. The divisions remaining 21 employees would be transferred to the Department of Revenue. The Department of Revenue would then issue state liquor licenses.
Many in the state are opposed to the bill, as it would put the burden of underage drinking enforcement on the burden of the local police jurisdictions.
The California ABC will not be accepting new license applications of any type between May 14-May 24, 2010 due to an upgrade to their software system. Click here for a posting on the state website http://www.abc.ca.gov/trade/Industry_Advisory_DataStorage.pdf.
Effective July 1, 2010, the state of Iowa will require any winery wishing to ship wine to Iowa consumers to obtain a direct shippers permit. The permit fee will be $25, and will require the winery to have a bond, as well as pay state excise taxes.
The permit will be available only to producing wineries; retailers will not be authorized to apply for the permit.
The state has not yet released the application, however they expect it to be on their website by the middle of May 2010.
The New Jersey state Senate yesterday approved Bill S-766; which would allow both in and out of state wineries to ship direct to New Jersey consumers. The bill is based on the model direct shipping bill which would require wineries to obtain a direct to consumer license as well as a tax permit. Shippers would be required to pay sales and excise taxes, as well as report shipments on an annual basis. The bill now goes to the New Jersey House for approval.
Effective January 1, 2010, fees to obtain a unimerc code have risen from $30 to $35 per code. Unimerc codes are not specific to sizes and may apply for mulitple vintages. Currently the only states requiring unimerc codes for product registrations are Connecticut and Kansas.
For more information visit the Discus Unimerc website at http://www.discus.org/pdf/NIMERC_servicespriceupdates_0101_2010.pdf
THE Washington State Liquor Control Board (WSLCB) has requested legislation to prohibit pre-mixed, energy-enhanced malt beverages because "research suggests that alcohol-energy drinks create a dangerous mix - especially for youth," said Sharon Foster, board chair. These beverages are typically sold in cans in convenience stores statewide. House Bill 2804 will be up for consideration during the 2010 regular session.