Are You Missing Out on Tax Savings?
Your Guide to Essential Wineries’ Tax Compliance
Running a winery means you’re not just making wine—you’re also navigating a maze of taxes and fees that can eat into your profits. But here’s the good news: by understanding and capturing specific taxes, you can unlock significant savings. This guide covers the key taxes wineries need to know and shows you how DRINKS can help simplify compliance, letting you focus on what matters most — growing your winery.
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Why Tax Compliance Matters for Wineries
it’s essential. Beyond keeping you out of trouble, staying on top of taxes can boost your bottom line by capturing overlooked fees. However, with requirements that vary by state—and even by city—keeping up can feel overwhelming.
But don’t worry! DRINKS Assure is here to make compliance simple. From managing California’s CRV fees to staying on top of state-specific excise taxes, our platform automates the process, taking the worry out of collecting the proper taxes!
Key Taxes and Fees Wineries Should Know
California CRV (California Redemption Value) Fees
California requires wineries to collect CRV fees on certain beverage containers to fund recycling programs. These fees may seem minor, but they add up over time and are required by law. Missing this fee not only risks non-compliance but could mean lost revenue for your winery.
State-Specific Excise Taxes
Excise taxes are state-level fees on wine and other alcoholic beverages, typically charged by volume and ABV rather than sales price.
Florida: Managing the state's substantial $2.25 per gallon alcohol excise tax requires careful tax management. DRINKS Assure on Shopify automatically handles this complexity by separating excise from sales tax, ensuring compliance while allowing wineries to pass these costs directly to consumers—protecting your bottom line.
With DRINKS Assure, these calculations happen automatically, so you can rest easy knowing every order is correctly taxed and you can even pass these taxes on to the customer.
Unique State Alcohol Taxes
Some states have their own specific rules when it comes to alcohol. These taxes can be easy to miss without a specialized system.
New Hampshire Alcohol Tax. This state applies an alcohol tax even for direct-to-consumer shipments. Many wineries overlook this tax, risking non-compliance when shipping to New Hampshire and losing out on revenue if it is not passed on to the customer.
With DRINKS Assure, avoid headaches with accurate data for state tax filings, including aggregate volume by state and state summary reports with sales, credits, and returns.
The Challenge: Why These Taxes Are Often Overlooked
If you’re trying to keep up with taxes across multiple states, you know how quickly things get complicated. Tax rates change, and each state has its own rules—some of which aren’t immediately obvious.
Common challenges include:
Multi-State Complexity. Each state’s unique requirements add up quickly, making it hard to stay compliant without a dedicated solution.
Limited Resources. Tax compliance can drain valuable time and resources, especially for lean teams.
This is where DRINKS comes in. Our platform automatically handles the calculations, so you don’t have to worry about tracking down every fee and rate change. With DRINKS Assure, you’re always compliant, and you get back precious time to focus on your business.
How DRINKS Assure Helps Wineries Simplify Compliance and Capture Tax Savings
DRINKS Assure is designed to handle the complex world of alcohol taxes so you don’t have to. By automating tax compliance, we help wineries stay compliant, avoid penalties, and uncover savings in the process.
With DRINKS Assure, you get:
Tax and Filing: From CRV fees to excise taxes, DRINKS Assure enables pre-purchase tax calculations to remain compliant and boost your bottom line by passing these on to the customer. With ShipCompliant integration you can now utilize ShipCompliant for fulfillment and/or auto file.
Tax Rate Updates: Tax rates change all the time. Our platform regularly updates, ensuring you’re charging the correct rates.
Detailed Reporting: Our reporting tools give you insights into taxes collected across states, helping you better understand your compliance costs and potential savings.
More Time for Growth: With tax compliance taken care of, your team can focus on what really matters—delivering quality wine to your customers.
Ready to Save on Taxes and Simplify Compliance?
Tax compliance doesn’t have to be a burden. With DRINKS Assure, you can handle the most complex compliance requirements with ease, while calculating and capturing every applicable tax.
Don’t leave money on the table—let DRINKS help you unlock your winery’s potential today.