The Florida Breweries Report – December 2016
Florida went from 185 active breweries at the end of 2015 to 230 active breweries at the end of 2016–an increase of 45 active breweries.
Continue ReadingFlorida Beverage Legislation: Self-Distribution is On the Menu
Senate Bill 554 hopes to bring limited self-distribution to Florida’s breweries, but the legislation may only apply to new and small breweries.
Continue ReadingThe Florida Breweries Report – November 2016
Florida breweries bounced back from a down October 2016 by posting their highest monthly taxpaid sales in November 2016.
Continue ReadingAre Age Gates Required for Beverage Manufacturer Websites?
Visit the website of any US brewery, winery, or distillery, and you’re likely to be asked to confirm your age–either by entering your date of birth or confirming that you are over the age of 21. These are known as age gates. Are age gates required? Age gates are not legally required. However, website age-gates are required for manufacturers...
Continue ReadingThe Florida Breweries Report – October 2016
Monthly sales growth and monthly sales per brewery were a bit down in October 2016, but last-twelve-months growth continued to be positive for 21st consecutive month.
Continue ReadingThe 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.
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