Colorado direct-to-consumer (DTC) wine shipping rules and regulations
It feels like everyone is ordering wine online. Does Colorado permit DTC wine shipping? Find out and learn wine tax rates and rules for your state.
Colorado wine taxes, permits, and rules
08/01/2021
Licensing
DTC License Required: Yes
License Type: DTC Permit
License Fee: $100
License Expiration: 1 year from issue date
License Bond: No
Sales tax
State Sales Tax: Only wineries having $100,000 or more of gross sales delivered in Colorado in the previous or current calendar year will be required to collect Colorado sales tax.
State Sales Tax Rate: 2.900%
Local Sales Tax: Yes
Local Sales Tax Range: 0%-8.3%
Sales Tax on Shipping: No
Alcohol tax
Liquor Tax: $0.0733/L
Wine Development Fee: $0.01/L
Volume limits
Consumer Limit: Unlimited
Per State Aggregate: Unlimited
Returns
Required? Yes
Sales Tax & Use Tax: The 20th of the month following the end of the reporting period. Filed monthly. Note, this requirement is dependent on sales tax nexus status.
Excise Tax: Monthly by the 20th
Direct Shipment: N/A
Record Retention: At least 3 years
Product requirements*
Product Restrictions: Only wines produced or bottled by the permittee may be sold and shipped to consumers.
Product Registration: No
Product Requirements: Wine sold and shipped directly to consumers in Colorado 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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