ADVOCACY
ACSA’s Legislative Affairs Committee, in conjunction with its lobbyist on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C., works tirelessly to promote a sound business climate for the craft spirits producer. Its current focus is on the reduction of the onerous Federal Excise Tax (FET), with a mantra to provide parity with beer and wine. In December 2017, a short victory lap was enjoyed as substantial provisions of the Craft Beverage Modernization and Tax Reform Act was passed. On January 1, 2018, craft distillers began paying a reduced FET from $13.50 down to $2.70 per proof gallon up to the first 100,000 pg. This reduced tax will extend through December 31, 2019. ACSA continues to work with industry partners to share with Congress details on how savings are being reinvested in the economy.
Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB)
The Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB) is a bureau under the Department of the Treasury. The TTB collects Federal excise taxes on alcohol, tobacco, firearms, and ammunition and to assure compliance with Federal tobacco permitting and alcohol permitting, labeling, and marketing requirements to protect consumers.
Federal Legislation
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State Legislation
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TOP ISSUES
Impassioned Craft Spirits Producers Make Case for Permanency of Reduction of FET
ACSA asked many members to share how they are reinvesting savings from their reduced Federal Excise Tax. Here is a video clip which demonstrates our craft spirits community is hiring more employees, buying more equipment, providing enhanced benefits, buying more grain, and promoting tourism. In short, the reinvestment throughout...
U.S. Distilled Spirits and Retaliation: Impact on Texas
U.S. Distilled Spirits and Retaliation: Impact on Texas The distilled spirits sector has a significant economic impact in the state of Texas, representing approximately 83,000 in-state jobs, $7.5 billion in economic activity; and $863 million in state and local taxes. According to the U.S. Census, in 2017 Texas exported...
Spirits Industry Letter to Chairman Brady Regarding Retaliatory Tariffs
July 23, 2018 The Honorable Kevin Brady Chairman, the Committee on Ways and Means U.S. House of Representatives Washington, D.C. 20515 Dear Chairman Brady: On behalf of the American Craft Spirits Association (ACSA), the national trade group representing craft spirits producers throughout the U.S., and the Distilled Spirits Council (Council),...
