Week of December 18, 2008
Greetings! Hope you are having a productive and joyful week! This week's offerings include our Fall 2008 Treasury Department Unified Agenda, access to various application packets, and information on administrative actions.
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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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FALL 2008 TREASURY DEPARTMENT UNIFIED AGENDA AVAILABLE
TTB APPLICATION PACKETS
Alcohol and Tobacco businesses wishing to operate above the retail level must file an application with TTB and receive approval before engaging in business. Likewise, Firearms and Ammunition businesses file and pay to TTB excise taxes on the sale and use of firearms and ammunition. Firearms and Ammunition businesses must also register with TTB before making tax-free sales. These packets include a combination of required forms, and instructions along with tools and resources to aid you in filing an acceptable application.
Some business operations are similar in nature or involve similar products. Please carefully read the packet description to determine which packet(s) you need to file. If you need assistance selecting the proper packet(s), contact TTB's National Revenue Center toll-free at 1-877-882-3277 or directly at (513) 684-3334. You may also email us at ttbquestions@ttb.gov.
- Alcohol Producers and Manufacturers (Distilleries, Breweries, or Wineries)
- Alcohol Importers, Wholesalers and Exporters
- Alcohol Users and Dealers
- Firearms and Ammunition
- Tobacco Manufacturers, Importers and Exporter
ADMINISTRATIVE ACTIONS
Adverse actions are taken to administratively resolve violations of alcohol and tobacco laws and can include: offers in compromise, basic permit suspension, or the voluntary surrender of a basic permit by an industry member.
Offers in Compromise
Titles 26 and 27 of the United States Code contain provisions for the compromise of certain civil and criminal cases. In this context, a compromise is an agreement made between the Government and an alleged violator in lieu of civil proceedings or criminal prosecution.
TTB generally considers offers in compromise for any violation of the laws and regulations it administers, and TTB will provide appropriate assistance to any person or business that wishes to make an Offer in Compromise.
For more information about Offers in Compromise, contact the Assistant Administrator for Field Operations at:
1310 G Street, NW., Room 200-W
Washington, DC 20220
Phone: 202-927-9200
email: ttbquestions@ttb.gov