July 17, 2009
Greetings! We hope you have had an effective and joyous week! This week's edition includes our international import/export requirements (including an update on The People's Republic of China) and an overview of our Tax Audit Division and a link to their field offices.
In the TTB Newsletter, we compile the top TTB news of the week and other helpful information about the Bureau and the Federal alcohol and tobacco laws and regulations we enforce. Please send any questions and/or comments to Susan Stewart Evans, Executive Liaison for Industry Matters (susan.stewart-evans@ttb.gov) and/or Frosty Chapman, State Liaison (forrest.chapman@ttb.gov). |
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INTERNATIONAL IMPORT/EXPORT REQUIREMENTS
This guide was compiled by the International Trade Division to offer information on international import requirements for various countries for beer, wine, and distilled spirits. These requirements may include licensing, labeling, and taxation considerations. International conditions do change frequently, however, and this document may not always reflect the most recent changes.
This guide does not contain a complete listing of all United States' trading partners - it is simply intended to serve as a "starting point" for exporters interested in the requirements for the listed countries. Contact the International Trade Division for more information regarding the exportation of alcohol beverages to a country not included in this guide or for any other related questions.
To access a country's import and export requirements, please click here. This link includes TTB's recently updated section on The People's Republic of China's import procedures.
TAX AUDIT DIVISION
The Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau's (TTB's) Tax Audit Division was created in 2001 and announced to the regulated industries by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms (ATF) in its November 2001 Alcohol and Tobacco Newsletter. The announcement described an organization that would audit taxpayers with annual tax liability greater than $250,000 and benefit the industries by leveling the playing field for all taxpayers. Read more.
Mission
The Tax Audit Division's (TAD) mission is to verify the proper payment of alcohol, tobacco, firearms and ammunition excise taxes and ensure compliance with laws and regulations by taxpayers in a manner that protects the revenue, protects the consumer, and promotes voluntary compliance.
Functions
TAD is responsible for auditing taxpayers for compliance with the Internal Revenue Code and other laws and regulations. The staff plans, coordinates, and conducts audits of taxpayers and assists other initiatives as requested to support TTB's Strategic Plan.
TAD works directly with taxpayers that are being audited. If you have a general question regarding excise tax or other compliance information please contact the National Revenue Center at 1-877-882-3277 or e-mail at: ttbquestions@ttb.treas.gov. Or you may visit our Frequently Asked Questions page.
DISTRICT FIELD OFFICES TAX AUDIT DIVISION
To see a map of district field offices along with contact information click here.