Florida direct-to-consumer (DTC) wine shipping rules and regulations
It feels like everyone is ordering wine online. Does Florida permit DTC wine shipping? Find out and learn wine tax rates and rules for your state.
Florida wine taxes, permits, and rules
08/01/2021
Licensing
DTC License Required: No
Sales tax
State Sales Tax: Effective July 1, 2021, remote out-of-state sellers are required to collect, report, and remit sales and use tax, including any applicable local tax, on DTC sales shipped into the state if the retailer has made taxable remote Florida sales in excess of $100,000 over the previous calendar year.
State Sales Tax Rate: 6.000%
Local Sales Tax: Yes
Local Sales Tax Range: 0%-2%
Sales Tax on Shipping: Yes
Alcohol tax
Excise Tax on Wine and Beverages: $2.25-$3.00/gal
Volume limits
Consumer Limit: Unlimited
Per State Aggregate: Unlimited
Returns
Sales Tax & Use Tax: Quarterly by the 19th of the month following the close of the reporting period. Dependent upon nexus status.
Excise Tax: Monthly by the 10th
Direct Shipment: Monthly by the 10th
Record Retention: At least 3 years
Product requirements*
Product Restrictions: Wine may not be shipped in a container larger than 1 gallon.
Product Registration: No
Product Requirements: Wine sold and shipped directly to consumers in Florida 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
Streamline tax calculation and exemption management
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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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