The Florida Breweries Report – September 2016
Florida breweries’ taxpaid sales are up almost 50% over this time last year.
Continue ReadingFederal 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.
Continue ReadingThe 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.
Continue ReadingThe Florida Breweries Report – July 2016
In July 2016, Florida breweries accounted for greatest share of all taxpaid sales since measurement began.
Continue ReadingBrewers’ 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.
Continue ReadingThe 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.
Continue ReadingBrewers’ 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.
Continue ReadingBrewers’ 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...
Continue ReadingBrewers’ Law 101: Florida DOR Registration & Alcohol Sales Tax
Prior to selling alcoholic beverages in Florida (which is subject to sales tax) or employing employees in Florida (which is subject to unemployment tax), every beverage company must register with the DOR, or Florida’s Department of Revenue. Form DR-1 Registering with the DOR involves filing the Florida Business Tax Application (DR-1). Form DR-1 is filed online using the DOR’s...
Continue ReadingBrewers’ Law 101: ABT Florida Retail License
The retail sale of alcoholic beverages (generally, any beverage with greater than 0.5% alcohol by volume) is regulated by the state government. Within the government of the State of Florida, the Department of Business and Professional Regulation’s Division of Alcoholic Beverages and Tobacco (ABT). The ABT is the agency responsible for licensing the alcoholic beverage industry, for collection and...
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