I want to open a business that sells beverage alcohol products at retail such as a bar, catering service or carryout, how do I get a license and will I owe any Federal Tax or Fees?
If you sell beverage alcohol as part of your business, you must register your business using TTB F 5630.5d. Beverage alcohol means distilled spirits, wine, beer, mixed drinks, and beer or wine coolers. Note: If you operated such a business prior to July 1, 2005, and did not pay Special (Occupational) Tax you may still be liable. This tax applied to persons who sold on or off premises or who provided alcoholic beverages as part of the cost of an item or service. You may have owed this tax even when you did not make a profit or when you were exempt from income tax. We have a list of businesses that may have been subject to this tax. The TTB does NOT issue a license to sell tobacco or beverage alcohol products at retail. You must contact your State or local licensing authority to obtain a retail license.
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