Arkansas direct-to-consumer (DTC) wine shipping rules and regulations
It feels like everyone is ordering wine online. Does Arkansas permit DTC wine shipping? Find out and learn wine tax rates and rules for your state.
Arkansas wine taxes, permits, and rules
08/01/2021
Licensing
DTC License: Wine Shipping Permit
License Fee: $25
License Expiration: June 30
License Bond: No
License Notes: On-site only
Sales tax
State Sales Tax: Yes
State Sales Tax Rate: 6.500%
Local Sales Tax: Yes
Local Sales Tax Range: 0%–5%
Sales Tax on Shipping: Yes
Alcohol tax
Wine Excise Tax: $0.25–$0.75/gal
Liquor Sales Tax: 3.000%
Per Case Wine Excise Tax: $0.05/case
Notes: On-site shipments only. Arkansas has a per case tax in addition to its per gallon excise tax.
Volume limits
Consumer Limit: 1 case of wine may be purchased and shipped on-site in any calendar quarter to an Arkansas consumer.
Per State Aggregate: Unlimited
Returns
Excise Tax Return for Vendor Use Tax: Returns due the 20th of the month following the close of filing period.
Wine Excise Tax: Monthly on the 20th
Record Retention: N/A
Product requirements*
Product Restrictions: N/A
Product Registration: N/A
Registration Fees: N/A
Product Requirements: Act 483 requires each shipment to have a shipping label provided by the Arkansas ABC. Alcohol-specific shipping labels provided by FedEx and UPS may be used in lieu of obtaining a label from the ABC.
*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
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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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