Washington DC direct-to-consumer (DTC) wine shipping rules and regulations
It feels like everyone is ordering wine online. Does Washington DC permit DTC wine shipping? Find out and learn wine tax rates and rules for your state.
Washington DC wine taxes, permits, and rules
08/01/2021
Licensing
DTC License Required: No
Sales tax
District Sales Tax: Only wineries with more than $100,000 of gross receipts from retail sales delivered into the District or more than 200 separate retail sales delivered in the District.
Direct Sales Tax Rate: 10.000%
Local Sales Tax: No
Sales Tax on Shipping: No
Alcohol tax
No additional alcohol tax is collected on DTC wine shipments in Washington, D.C.
Volume limits
Consumer Limit: One case per individual per month
Per State Aggregate: Unlimited
Returns
Sales and Use Tax: Monthly by the 20th
Excise Tax: N/A
Direct Shipment: N/A
Record Retention: N/A
Product requirements*
Product Restrictions: None
Product Registration: None
Registration Fees: None
Product Requirements: None
*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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Use our beverage alcohol solution to simplify DTC wine shipping
01
Pinpoint tax compliance needs
02
Integrate with existing business systems
03
Streamline tax calculation and exemption management
04
Automate many of your licensing and registration processes
05
Simplify returns filing, remittance, and reporting processes
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