Alabama direct-to-consumer (DTC) wine shipping rules and regulations
It feels like everyone is ordering wine online. Does Alabama permit DTC wine shipping? Find out and learn wine tax rates and rules for your state.
Alabama wine taxes, permits, and rules
08/01/2021
Licensing
DTC License Required: Direct Wine Shipper License
License Fee: $200 plus one-time $50 fee, $150 for subsequent renewals
License Expiration: Sept. 30th of each year
License Bond: N/A
License Notes: Alabama wineries may utilize fulfillment services that have obtained a DTC license from the ABC Board.
Sales tax
State Sales Tax: Yes
State Sales Tax Rate: 4.000%
Local Sales Tax: Yes
Local Sales Tax Range: 0%-7%
Sales Tax on Shipping: No
Alcohol tax
Wine Excise Tax
- ABV ≤ 16.5%: $0.45/liter
- ABV > 16.5%: $2.42/liter
Volume limits
Consumer Limit: 12 nine-liter cases of wine a year
Per State Aggregate: Unlimited
Returns
Required? Yes
Sales Tax & Use Tax: Filing frequency varies based on annual tax liability.
Excise Tax: Due the first day of the month following the month after each quarter for which taxes are due. For example, Q1 excise tax returns are due May 1.
Direct Shipment: Due the first day of the month following the month after each quarter for which taxes are due. For example, Q1 excise tax returns are due May 1.
Record Retention: TBD
Product requirements*
Product Restrictions: Only wines produced or bottled by the permittee, or exclusively for the permittee by a contracted manufacturer may be sold and shipped to consumers.
Product Registration: Yes
Registration Fees: No
Product Requirements: Wine sold and shipped directly to consumers in Alabama must be packaged in containers conspicuously labeled to indicate alcoholic contents and the signature of a person 21 years of age or older is required for delivery.
*Nearly all states have some kind of rule regarding how wine must be labeled when being shipped direct to consumer. Please check for the unique rule for your state.
Additional information
Please note: Tax rates, rules, and regulations change frequently. Although we hope you'll find this information helpful, this page is for informational purposes only and does not provide legal or tax advice.
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Integrate with existing business systems
03
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Automate many of your licensing and registration processes
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Simplify returns filing, remittance, and reporting processes
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