If you are a shareholder in a C-corp or a small business closely held corporation (sometimes called “S-corps”), you probably remember when you for...
Attention Uber and Lyft drivers!
Attention Uber and Lyft drivers! Want a leg up on your competition? Want more ride or delivery requests? You may be able to deliver food and beer orde...
Two major changes to the TTB’s Permits Online filing system
I’d like to share some great news about the TTB’s Permits Online filing system. This month the latest system upgrades are being introduced. I am p...
All Night Permit (aka New Year’s Eve Permit)
New Year’s Eve is fast approaching and since it can be one of the most profitable nights of the year for nightclubs, bars, and restaurants alike...
No 2017 Tax Deductions for Start-Up Expenses If Your Business Doesn’t Open Until 2018
Starting up a business is capital intensive. You wonder when the bleeding will stop. At the very least, you want to get the tax deductions for your st...
Real stories and lesson from the trenches at the NY Liquor Authority
Second Chances Are Harder to Get These Days If you have a retail liquor license with a history of violations, you may be denied an application for a r...
TTB Permits Online: Everything You Need To Know in 2017
The TTB permit process can be quite a headache. I have decided to put together this guide for those looking to file their TTB permits online. Trust me...
Your Questions About TTB Policy, Answered.
May an industry member participate in a retailer-initiated marketing or promotional program that results in the industry member furnishing the retaile...
Product Displays
Things of value supplied by industry members to retailers are prohibited, both by law (26 USC § 205 (b)(3)) and regulation (27 CFR § 6.41) under the...
Liquor Laws and Regulations for Retail Dealers
1. General Retail dealers of distilled spirits, wine or beer must comply with certain requirements of federal laws and regulations. Failure to comply ...