The Florida Breweries Report – September 2016
Florida breweries’ taxpaid sales are up almost 50% over this time last year.
Federal Tax Bond & Reporting Relief Coming in 2017
Beginning January 1, 2017, the federal bond and tax reporting requirements for some breweries, wineries, and distilleries will get a little easier.
The Florida Breweries Report – August 2016
Over 10 Florida breweries reported over 1,000 barrels of taxpaid sales for the 12 months ending in August 2016.
The Florida Breweries Report – July 2016
In July 2016, Florida breweries accounted for greatest share of all taxpaid sales since measurement began.
Brewers’ Law 101: Local Business Tax
Each municipality (city and county) imposes an annual tax on the opportunity to conduct business within the municipality’s limits. Local business taxes (formerly known as occupational licenses) vary depending on the nature of business. A receipt is required for each place of business and for each separate classification at the same location.
The Florida Breweries Report – June 2016
In a new measurement for the Florida Breweries Report, taxpaid sales per brewery increased by 2.7% in June 2016.
Brewers’ Law 101: Local Zoning Approval
The use of a specific premises for the manufacturer or retail sale of alcoholic beverages is governed by the local zoning authority having jurisdiction over the location of the premises. The local zoning authority is generally charged with enforcing local zoning and land use ordinances and regulations and issuing permits for uses that require specific approval.
Brewers’ Law 101: Florida Health Department Approval
Health approval is required on all applications for the 2COP license and other licenses permitting consumption of alcoholic beverages on the premises. Businesses that serve food or are located on premises licensed by the Department of Business and Professional Regulation’s Division of Hotels and Restaurants, must obtain approval from that division. Businesses that do not serve food must contact the County Health Authority or the Florida Department of Health. Contact information for County Health Authorities is available here.
Brewers’ Law 101: Florida DOR Registration
The collection of state-levied taxes—including sales tax and unemployment tax—is administered by the Florida Department of Revenue (DOR).