WineAmerica Set Sights on Permanence Washington, D.C. • February 13, 2019 – The Craft Beverage Modernization and Tax Reform Act (CBMTRA) was reintroduced in the U.S. House of Representatives today with strong support from a broad group of industry trade associations including the beer, wine, spirits, and cider sectors. The legislation, which was first introduced … Read more
Beverage Alcohol Producers Set Sights on Permanence Washington, D.C. • February 06, 2019 – The Craft Beverage Modernization and Tax Reform Act (CBMTRA) was reintroduced in the U.S. Senate today with strong support from a broad group of industry trade associations including the beer, wine, spirits, and cider sectors. The legislation, which was first introduced … Read more
11.26.2018 WineAmerica held its latest Board of Directors election in October, and the results were certified on November 13 at the 2018 Fall Board Retreat in Fredericksburg, Texas. WineAmerica is pleased to welcome three new board members: Scott Osborn of Fox Run Vineyards in the Finger Lakes representing New York; Garrett Portra of Carlson Vineyards … Read more
For Immediate Release Thursday, May 17, 2018 WASHINGTON, DC–WineAmerica is delighted that wineries throughout the country will now be able to take full advantage of reduced federal excise taxes due to an announcement by the federal Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB) that it is extending an “alternate procedure” through December 31, 2019. … Read more
By Michael Kaiser, Vice President 3.19.18 Background A two- year version of the Craft Beverage Modernization and Tax Reform Act (CBMTRA) was passed as part of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act. The President signed the bill into law on December 22, 2017, and the new excise tax reforms were implemented on January 1, 2018. … Read more