Compliance Articles

Running a brewery means navigating complex TTB rules that can trip you up if you’re not careful. From excise tax filings and permit compliance to recordkeeping and label approvals, federal audits cover it all. This guide breaks down the top 10 TTB audit issues breweries face and offers practical tips to stay ahead, helping you avoid costly penalties and keep your operations running smoothly.

Think you can bottle wine and call yourself a producer? Think again. One small winery learned the hard way that receiving finished wine in bond and only handling bottling does not qualify for the Small Producer Tax Credit. Now they face a potential forty thousand dollar bill over one misunderstanding. Learn how to avoid their costly mistake.

We’ve seen companies shut down overnight, not for improper production or missed tax payments, but simply for overlooking the federal rules on changes in proprietorship or control. Here’s what you need to know to stay compliant: