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Beyond Beer: Legal Steps to Expanding Alcohol Production

3 weeks ago | sovos.com | Alex Koral

This blog was last updated on March 31, 2025Believe it or not, there’s more to life than beer. There’s wine, spirits, cider, kombucha, hard seltzers—even non-alcoholic products. But just because a brewery has mastered beer does not mean it’s ready to begin making and selling other types of alcoholic beverages. When a brewery moves to expand its offerings and enter new markets, new requirements and restrictions apply.
Mississippi Opens the Door to Direct-to-Consumer Wine Shipping

1 month ago | sovos.com | Alex Koral

This blog was last updated on March 3, 2025In a shockingly quick turn of events, the Mississippi governor has signed a bill that will enable the direct-to-consumer (DtC) shipping of wine, making it the 48th state to grant its residents greater access to the national wine market. The bill, SB 2145, is set to take effect on July 1, 2025, which should mean wineries could begin getting licensed to start shipping later this year.
What is Form 1099-DA and How Does it Impact Crypto Transactions? | Sovos

Jan 21, 2025 | sovos.com | Robert Beck

This blog was last updated on January 21, 2025The IRS has released Form 1099-DA and its accompanying instructions for filing for TY 2025. Form 1099-DA is the newest IRS information return, designed for reporting digital asset proceeds from broker transactions and is required to be filed by brokers managing digital assets such as NFTs (non-fungible tokens) and cryptocurrency.
Navigating Retail Delivery Fees: A Guide for DtC Alcohol Sellers | Sovos

Dec 5, 2024 | sovos.com | Alex Koral

This blog was last updated on December 5, 2024Direct-to-consumer (DtC) alcohol shippers are no strangers to navigating a complex regulatory landscape. However, recently, a new challenge has emerged—the rise of retail delivery fees. From excise taxes to shipping restrictions, the industry has long dealt with a maze of state-specific rules that require careful attention and precise compliance.
DtC Shipping Laws: Key Updates for Alcohol Shippers

Nov 13, 2024 | sovos.com | Alex Koral

This blog was last updated on November 13, 2024When engaging in direct-to-consumer (DtC) shipping of alcohol, compliance with different state laws is paramount and so keeping up with law changes is critical. In 2024, the rules in several states for DtC have already been adjusted or will change soon. Here is a review of the major rule changes DtC shippers should be aware of.
Craft Distillers Are Struggling; Why Not DtC?

Aug 21, 2024 | sovos.com | Alex Koral

This blog was last updated on August 21, 2024As craft distillers work to grow their business and market presence, they must contend with innumerable challenges, not least of which is due to restrictive state laws. To help relieve these headwinds, industry groups along with consumer advocacy organizations have taken to supporting efforts to expand distillery access to direct-to-consumer (DtC) shipping privileges.
New Alaska DtC Rules Set to Take Effect

Aug 21, 2024 | sovos.com | Alex Koral

This blog was last updated on August 21, 2024A new regulatory framework for direct-to-consumer (DtC) shipping of beverage alcohol in Alaska is set to take effect on Friday, August 23, 2024. These new rules govern how in-state and out-of-state producers can ship their products to consumers in Alaska following the passage of SB 9 in 2023, an omnibus bill that affected almost every part of the state’s beverage alcohol industry.
New York Enacts DtC Shipping for Spirits and Ciders

Aug 21, 2024 | sovos.com | Alex Koral

This blog was last updated on August 21, 2024On August 18, 2024, Governor Kathy Hochul signed into law SB 2852-A, adding spirits, ciders and meads to the list of products that are permitted to be shipped direct-to-consumer (DtC) in New York.
2024 Direct-to-Consumer Wine Shipping Mid-Year Report

Aug 7, 2024 | sovos.com | Rachel Hoffman

The direct-to-consumer (DtC) wine shipping channel has seen a continuation of movement tracked in the January release of the Sovos ShipCompliant/Wine Business Analytics Direct-to-Consumer Wine Shipping Report, with the top destination states experiencing a dip in volume and value. The latest data for the U.S. wine DtC shipping market reveals shipment data trending downward.
The Prospects and Perils of AI in Beverage Alcohol

Jul 3, 2024 | sovos.com | Alex Koral

I recently had the privilege of speaking on a panel at the National Conference of State Liquor Administrators (NCSLA) Annual Conference, a regular meeting of regulators, attorneys and other members of the beverage alcohol industry to discuss important issues affecting our trade.