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States where breweries, distilleries, retailers, and wineries can ship DTC
North America Aug 15, 2025
States where breweries, distilleries, retailers, and wineries can ship DTC
State-by-state guide for shipping beer DTC
North America Aug 15, 2025
State-by-state guide for shipping beer DTC
State-by-state guide for shipping spirits DTC
North America Aug 15, 2025
State-by-state guide for shipping spirits DTC
Shaken, stirred, and on the fence: State cocktail-to-go laws
North America Aug 07, 2025
Shaken, stirred, and on the fence: State cocktail-to-go laws
Arkansas eliminates on-site rule for DTC wine shipping
United States Jun 17, 2025
Arkansas eliminates on-site rule for DTC wine shipping
Mississippi DTC wine shipping: What wineries need to know in 2025
United States Jun 13, 2025
Mississippi DTC wine shipping: What wineries need to know in 2025
How new tariffs impact the beverage alcohol industry
North America May 20, 2025
How new tariffs impact the beverage alcohol industry
Want votes? Keep beer taxes low — Wacky Tax Wednesday
Oceania Mar 12, 2025
Want votes? Keep beer taxes low — Wacky Tax Wednesday
An end-of-year checklist for beverage alcohol sellers
North America Dec 06, 2024
An end-of-year checklist for beverage alcohol sellers
Alaska requires a license to ship alcohol directly to consumers
United States Sep 13, 2024
Alaska requires a license to ship alcohol directly to consumers
Conquering the challenges of California winery property tax compliance
United States Dec 12, 2023
Conquering the challenges of California winery property tax compliance
California bottle fee to apply to wine and spirits in 2024
United States Nov 06, 2023
California bottle fee to apply to wine and spirits in 2024
What wineries need to know about product registrations
North America Oct 06, 2023
What wineries need to know about product registrations
The mixed-up classification and taxation of RTDs
North America Sep 13, 2023
The mixed-up classification and taxation of RTDs
Tennessee thumps online liquor stores with 21st Amendment Act
United States Aug 10, 2023
Tennessee thumps online liquor stores with 21st Amendment Act
A look at how beverage alcohol businesses are managing compliance
North America Apr 11, 2023
A look at how beverage alcohol businesses are managing compliance
What you need to know about beverage alcohol licenses
North America Mar 23, 2023
What you need to know about beverage alcohol licenses
Multistate direct sales: A guide for wineries
North America Jan 24, 2023
Multistate direct sales: A guide for wineries
The beverage alcohol industry in uncertain economic times
North America Jan 03, 2023
The beverage alcohol industry in uncertain economic times
4 predictions for the beverage alcohol sector in 2023
North America Dec 20, 2022
4 predictions for the beverage alcohol sector in 2023
Missouri to DTC wineries and alcohol marketplaces: Show me the sales tax
United States Nov 07, 2022
Missouri to DTC wineries and alcohol marketplaces: Show me the sales tax
Louisiana places new requirements on wineries and fulfillment houses
United States Oct 18, 2022
Louisiana places new requirements on wineries and fulfillment houses
Court rules out-of-state retailers cannot ship wine to Ohio consumers
United States Oct 04, 2022
Court rules out-of-state retailers cannot ship wine to Ohio consumers
End-of-year compliance tips for direct wine shippers
North America Sep 20, 2022
End-of-year compliance tips for direct wine shippers
Will Coloradans vote to loosen beverage alcohol restrictions?
United States Sep 06, 2022
Will Coloradans vote to loosen beverage alcohol restrictions?
Washington brewers challenge Oregon’s distribution laws
United States Aug 22, 2022
Washington brewers challenge Oregon’s distribution laws
Revised Texas ABC advisory updates rules for unlicensed ecommerce businesses
United States Jul 25, 2022
Revised Texas ABC advisory updates rules for unlicensed ecommerce businesses
Alaska modernizes alcohol laws, creates new DTC licenses for wineries, breweries, and distilleries
United States Jun 16, 2022
Alaska modernizes alcohol laws, creates new DTC licenses for wineries, breweries, and distilleries
Massachusetts steps up DTC age compliance enforcement
United States Jun 14, 2022
Massachusetts steps up DTC age compliance enforcement
Colorado retail delivery fee complicates winery DTC compliance
United States Jun 02, 2022
Colorado retail delivery fee complicates winery DTC compliance
Tennessee to drop requirement for direct wine shippers to register with the Secretary of State
United States May 24, 2022
Tennessee to drop requirement for direct wine shippers to register with the Secretary of State
Alcohol regulators rain on "good for you" labeling claims
North America May 10, 2022
Alcohol regulators rain on "good for you" labeling claims
California beer and spirits DTC bill gets major overhaul
United States May 04, 2022
California beer and spirits DTC bill gets major overhaul
Tennessee updates requirements for alcohol sellers and fulfillment houses
United States Apr 25, 2022
Tennessee updates requirements for alcohol sellers and fulfillment houses
New York allows to-go drinks for 3 years
United States Apr 17, 2022
New York allows to-go drinks for 3 years
The hard line on beverage alcohol ecommerce trends
North America Mar 30, 2022
The hard line on beverage alcohol ecommerce trends
Will the Treasury report be a boon for direct shipping of alcohol?
North America Feb 10, 2022
Will the Treasury report be a boon for direct shipping of alcohol?
Will fulfillment house battles continue in 2022?
North America Feb 02, 2022
Will fulfillment house battles continue in 2022?
California spirits DTC bill heads for showdown
United States Jan 10, 2022
California spirits DTC bill heads for showdown
5 forces impacting beverage alcohol tax compliance in 2022
North America Jan 04, 2022
5 forces impacting beverage alcohol tax compliance in 2022
States warn about age verification violations
North America Dec 15, 2021
States warn about age verification violations
States carve out distinct rules for DTC shipping and local delivery of alcohol
United States Nov 23, 2021
States carve out distinct rules for DTC shipping and local delivery of alcohol
Ohio is open for DTC business for large wineries
United States Oct 18, 2021
Ohio is open for DTC business for large wineries
Quarterly Roundup: Beverage alcohol news you need to know from Q3 2021
North America Oct 05, 2021
Quarterly Roundup: Beverage alcohol news you need to know from Q3 2021
How would a TTB shutdown affect you?
North America Sep 30, 2021
How would a TTB shutdown affect you?
Alabama’s new DTC application process is a doozy, and the dust hasn’t yet settled
United States Sep 28, 2021
Alabama’s new DTC application process is a doozy, and the dust hasn’t yet settled
DoorDash jumps into a booming, under-regulated alcohol delivery market
North America Sep 21, 2021
DoorDash jumps into a booming, under-regulated alcohol delivery market
New Texas alcohol laws: How recent changes impact sellers
United States Sep 16, 2021
New Texas alcohol laws: How recent changes impact sellers
Nevada shuts down DTC shipping for breweries, distilleries, and retailers
United States Sep 09, 2021
Nevada shuts down DTC shipping for breweries, distilleries, and retailers
Is Idaho a reciprocal state for DTC wine shipping?
United States Sep 02, 2021
Is Idaho a reciprocal state for DTC wine shipping?
Beverage alcohol sellers face changes aplenty in 2021
North America Aug 10, 2021
Beverage alcohol sellers face changes aplenty in 2021
Will Delaware be next for winery DTC shipments?
United States Aug 03, 2021
Will Delaware be next for winery DTC shipments?
New Jersey stands alone after Ohio removes DTC production cap
United States Jul 08, 2021
New Jersey stands alone after Ohio removes DTC production cap
Alcohol Marketplaces 2.0 Part 5: Looking Ahead
North America Jun 29, 2021
Alcohol Marketplaces 2.0 Part 5: Looking Ahead
Kansas adopts new license requirements for fulfillment houses and updates filing frequency for wineries
United States Jun 15, 2021
Kansas adopts new license requirements for fulfillment houses and updates filing frequency for wineries
Best practices for weaving compliance into your DTC workflow
North America Jun 08, 2021
Best practices for weaving compliance into your DTC workflow
Don’t let compliance hurdles stunt your DTC beverage alcohol aspirations
North America May 25, 2021
Don’t let compliance hurdles stunt your DTC beverage alcohol aspirations
Recapping recent significant changes in alcohol DTC legislation
North America May 18, 2021
Recapping recent significant changes in alcohol DTC legislation
Alabama will become 47th DTC wine state on August 1
United States May 14, 2021
Alabama will become 47th DTC wine state on August 1
States grapple with how to regulate fulfillment houses
North America May 03, 2021
States grapple with how to regulate fulfillment houses
Alcohol Marketplaces 2.0 Part 4: Who’s responsible for ensuring legal drinking age?
North America Apr 27, 2021
Alcohol Marketplaces 2.0 Part 4: Who’s responsible for ensuring legal drinking age?
With alcohol ecommerce booming, now is the time to incorporate real-time compliance into your online workflows
North America Apr 26, 2021
With alcohol ecommerce booming, now is the time to incorporate real-time compliance into your online workflows
Alcohol Marketplaces 2.0 Part 3: Follow the money
North America Mar 11, 2021
Alcohol Marketplaces 2.0 Part 3: Follow the money
Economic nexus is getting tricky for alcohol sellers
North America Mar 10, 2021
Economic nexus is getting tricky for alcohol sellers
Kentucky finally opens for DTC alcohol shipments, but with a catch
United States Mar 05, 2021
Kentucky finally opens for DTC alcohol shipments, but with a catch
Alcohol Marketplaces 2.0 Part 2: Collect sales tax from marketplaces or comply with alcohol guidance?
North America Feb 23, 2021
Alcohol Marketplaces 2.0 Part 2: Collect sales tax from marketplaces or comply with alcohol guidance?
Tennessee bill would ban the use of fulfillment houses for DTC wine shipments
United States Feb 12, 2021
Tennessee bill would ban the use of fulfillment houses for DTC wine shipments
New Hampshire wants to be a DTC alcohol shipper – Wacky Tax Wednesday
United States Feb 10, 2021
New Hampshire wants to be a DTC alcohol shipper – Wacky Tax Wednesday
Uber splashes into alcohol delivery
North America Feb 09, 2021
Uber splashes into alcohol delivery
Alcohol Marketplaces 2.0 Part 1: Solicitation of sales by unlicensed third-party providers
North America Feb 08, 2021
Alcohol Marketplaces 2.0 Part 1: Solicitation of sales by unlicensed third-party providers
Illinois further complicates tax compliance for wineries
United States Dec 07, 2020
Illinois further complicates tax compliance for wineries
Kentucky to allow DTC shipments in 2021
United States Nov 11, 2020
Kentucky to allow DTC shipments in 2021
Battles brew in Michigan and Ohio over DTC wine shipments by out-of-state sellers
United States Oct 21, 2020
Battles brew in Michigan and Ohio over DTC wine shipments by out-of-state sellers
Utah’s unusual twist on DTC wine subscriptions – Wacky Tax Wednesday
United States Oct 14, 2020
Utah’s unusual twist on DTC wine subscriptions – Wacky Tax Wednesday
Avalara Unveils Comprehensive Beverage Alcohol Compliance Solution for Wineries, Distilleries, Breweries, Importers, and Retailers as Selling Shifts to Ecommerce
Sep 15, 2020
Avalara Unveils Comprehensive Beverage Alcohol Compliance Solution for Wineries, Distilleries, Breweries, Importers, and Retailers as Selling Shifts to Ecommerce
New tax requirements for out-of-state wineries shipping DTC in Texas
United States Sep 14, 2020
New tax requirements for out-of-state wineries shipping DTC in Texas
DTC shippers face new tax compliance challenges thanks to economic nexus laws
North America Aug 25, 2020
DTC shippers face new tax compliance challenges thanks to economic nexus laws
Louisiana releases updated guidance for wine direct shippers
United States Aug 07, 2020
Louisiana releases updated guidance for wine direct shippers
Everything you need to know about the hype around liquor tax
Asia Aug 06, 2020
Everything you need to know about the hype around liquor tax
A compliance checklist for beverage alcohol business acquisitions
North America Jul 28, 2020
A compliance checklist for beverage alcohol business acquisitions
Chicago closes loophole, taxes remote DTC wine sales starting July 2020
United States Jun 30, 2020
Chicago closes loophole, taxes remote DTC wine sales starting July 2020
New sales tax rules for wine shipped directly to Louisiana consumers
United States Jun 24, 2020
New sales tax rules for wine shipped directly to Louisiana consumers
More states to follow Delhi's 70% corona fee on liquor
Asia Jun 01, 2020
More states to follow Delhi's 70% corona fee on liquor
New York may allow distilleries to obtain DTC licenses
United States May 29, 2020
New York may allow distilleries to obtain DTC licenses
How to comply with new virtual tasting samples guidance
United States May 05, 2020
How to comply with new virtual tasting samples guidance
Tracking regulatory relief for the beverage alcohol industry
North America Apr 07, 2020
Tracking regulatory relief for the beverage alcohol industry
5 suggestions for alcohol agencies operating in a pandemic
North America Mar 20, 2020
5 suggestions for alcohol agencies operating in a pandemic
Know the Rules — The Tennessee ABC is cracking down on direct shippers
United States Feb 17, 2020
Know the Rules — The Tennessee ABC is cracking down on direct shippers
Avalara for Beverage Alcohol transitions leadership to Jeff Carroll
Worldwide Jan 17, 2020
Avalara for Beverage Alcohol transitions leadership to Jeff Carroll
7 end-of-year compliance topics to keep an eye on
North America Dec 18, 2019
7 end-of-year compliance topics to keep an eye on
Support for those affected by California fires
United States Nov 04, 2019
Support for those affected by California fires
Get ready for a Texas ABC direct shipping audit
United States Sep 25, 2019
Get ready for a Texas ABC direct shipping audit
Hawaii mandates electronic filing for more and more taxes
United States Sep 05, 2019
Hawaii mandates electronic filing for more and more taxes
Tennessee removes simplified local sales tax reporting option
United States Aug 26, 2019
Tennessee removes simplified local sales tax reporting option
California ABC announces big changes at annual Stakeholder Meeting
United States Aug 20, 2019
California ABC announces big changes at annual Stakeholder Meeting
Texas ABC eliminates agent licenses and permits
United States Jul 18, 2019
Texas ABC eliminates agent licenses and permits
TTB offers temporary voluntary disclosure program for owner/operator changes
North America Jul 16, 2019
TTB offers temporary voluntary disclosure program for owner/operator changes
Out-of-state wine retailers find new momentum
United States Jul 06, 2019
Out-of-state wine retailers find new momentum
Supreme Court rules on highly anticipated Tennessee wine case
United States Jun 26, 2019
Supreme Court rules on highly anticipated Tennessee wine case
California’s new sales tax law is catching local wineries by surprise
United States May 16, 2019
California’s new sales tax law is catching local wineries by surprise
California new and revised use tax requirements for out-of-state wineries
United States Apr 11, 2019
California new and revised use tax requirements for out-of-state wineries
Texas and North Carolina revise reporting requirements for alcohol licensees
United States Feb 08, 2019
Texas and North Carolina revise reporting requirements for alcohol licensees
Avalara Expands into Alcoholic Beverage Compliance through Acquisition
Jan 23, 2019
Avalara Expands into Alcoholic Beverage Compliance through Acquisition
Oklahoma simplifies Direct Wine Shipper Permit application
United States Jan 03, 2019
Oklahoma simplifies Direct Wine Shipper Permit application
What to expect if TTB shuts down this week
North America Dec 16, 2018
What to expect if TTB shuts down this week
Colorado further delays rollout of new sales tax rules
North America Dec 07, 2018
Colorado further delays rollout of new sales tax rules
Announcing the all-new Wholesale Laws for Wineries site
North America Dec 04, 2018
Announcing the all-new Wholesale Laws for Wineries site
When TTB accomplishes their goals, we all win
North America Nov 20, 2018
When TTB accomplishes their goals, we all win
Anchorage looks at taxing alcohol sales
United States Nov 15, 2018
Anchorage looks at taxing alcohol sales
Colorado reschedules rules hearing, provides compliance grace period
United States Nov 01, 2018
Colorado reschedules rules hearing, provides compliance grace period
Colorado is already testing the limits of the Wayfair decision
United States Oct 22, 2018
Colorado is already testing the limits of the Wayfair decision
The Wine BAM is back!
North America Aug 24, 2018
The Wine BAM is back!
Five things your winery can do to prepare for Oklahoma DTC wine shipping
United States Aug 15, 2018
Five things your winery can do to prepare for Oklahoma DTC wine shipping
California ABC adds guidance on CBD infusions: No!
United States Aug 15, 2018
California ABC adds guidance on CBD infusions: No!
California DTC shipments must include Prop 65 warnings effective August 30
United States Aug 13, 2018
California DTC shipments must include Prop 65 warnings effective August 30
Minnesota and Iowa will begin to collect sales tax from some wineries
United States Aug 08, 2018
Minnesota and Iowa will begin to collect sales tax from some wineries
Compliance tips for small wineries
North America Aug 02, 2018
Compliance tips for small wineries
Oklahoma OKs DTC wine shipping applications in advance of 10/1 start date
United States Aug 01, 2018
Oklahoma OKs DTC wine shipping applications in advance of 10/1 start date
Virginia changes license fees and cider taxation
United States Jul 26, 2018
Virginia changes license fees and cider taxation
Fun tax facts for National Beer Day – Wacky Tax Wednesday
North America Oct 18, 2017
Fun tax facts for National Beer Day – Wacky Tax Wednesday
Alcohol taxes can drive you to drink – Wacky Tax Wednesday
North America Jul 13, 2016
Alcohol taxes can drive you to drink – Wacky Tax Wednesday
With Craft Beer, Bigger May Be the New Small – Wacky Tax Wednesday
North America Apr 22, 2015
With Craft Beer, Bigger May Be the New Small – Wacky Tax Wednesday