January 23, 2026│Office of Communications
As a reminder, we are moving forward with our Tax Simplification initiative – and we need volunteers to test new streamlined tax forms for brewers to help us make filing easier!
What is the pilot program?
Pilot participants will prepare and submit the pilot form(s) instead of the Excise Tax Return (TTB Form 5000.24) and the Brewer’s Report of Operations (TTB Forms 5130.9 or 5130.26).
Check out Industry Circular 2025-1 for details on the alternate procedure for brewers to submit excise tax returns and operational reports under the Tax Simplification Pilot Program.
Why should I participate?
- Cut down on your filing time. We designed the pilot forms to simplify and synchronize the brewery return and report filing process – saving pilot participants time completing the form and reducing the number of filings.
- Make your voice heard. Feedback from pilot participants on their use of the pilot forms and the form instructions will be used to guide improvements before we finalize the changes. Participants can provide feedback at any time through the Tax Simplification Contact Us form.
Who can participate?
Brewers who hold a TTB-approved Brewer’s Notice and who pay their federal excise taxes on beer to TTB on a semimonthly, quarterly, or annual basis are eligible to participate. Brewers under direction to prepay their taxes under 27 CFR 25.173 are not eligible.
Where can I learn more?
Please visit our Beer Tax Simplification page for more information, including instructions for participating in the pilot, new pilot forms, and video walkthroughs of the new forms!
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