Taxes and Filing | TTB: Alcohol and Tobacco Tax Trade Bureau

As a TTB-regulated industry member, you may be responsible for paying federal excise taxes. Your obligation as a taxpayer will depend on your circumstances and business type.

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What do you want to do?

Start a new business
See these six steps for getting you on your way
Get Application Processing Times
See the latest processing times for permits and labeling approval
Get tax due dates
Schedule for semi-monthly, quarterly, and FAET filers
Download permit application and informational packets
File a permit application to receive approval to operate a TTB-regulated business
Get excise tax rates
Select from commodity type and product
Quarterly Excise Tax Payment Procedures
Information for small alcohol excise taxpayers
Download forms and bonds and consents to surety
Download and print these PDF fillable forms
Get assistance in preparing excise tax return
Step-by-step instructions for preparing TTB F 5000.24
Financial Hardship Contact Request
Contact TTB to discuss financial hardship affecting tax payment

Taxpayer Relief—Payment Options
Review four payment options for taxpayer relief
File and pay electronically with Pay.gov
File/pay tax returns and file operational reports at Pay.gov
See information on penalties and interest
Overview of the most common types of penalties imposed
Avoid common compliance and tax issues during an audit for Breweries, TTB Bonded Wine Premises, and Distilled Spirits Plants.
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Submit a claim for refund or submit a disaster claim for taxes paid on beverage alcohol or tobacco products lost, unmarketable, or condemned
Get answers to frequently asked questions (FAQs)
Alphabetical listings of FAQ topics
Read laws, regulations, and guidance
Access our regulations, statutes, and public guidance
Get electronic fund transfer (EFT) tax payment instructions
Detailed instructions and requirements for EFT tax payments

CONTACT US

For more information on taxes, contact the National Revenue Center at 877-882-3277 / 877-TTB-FAQS, or send us a message using our National Revenue Center Contact Form.

Last reviewed: September 13, 2017
Last updated: July 19, 2023
Maintained by: National Revenue Center