https://www.ttb.gov/tax-simplification
What is Tax Simplification?TTB has launched the Tax Simplification effort to update operational reports and excise tax returns for beer, wine, distilled...
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https://californialocal.com/localnews/statewide/ca/article/show/47759-smokers-fund-californias-early-childhood-programs-what-happens-when-they-qu/
In 1998, voters approved Prop 10, funding child services programs through a tax on smoking.
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https://www.ttb.gov/about-ttb/contact-us
Questions? If you have general questions relating to our policies, programs, regulated commodities, or procedures, please visit Frequently Asked Questions. See...
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https://www.ttb.gov/formulation
SYSTEM ALERT FONL 2.21.0 UPDATE: We’ve added fields for colors and limited ingredients. See our Quick Reference Guide to learn more!
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https://www.ttb.gov/regulated-commodities/beverage-alcohol/distilled-spirits
Wondering how to get started in the distilled spirits industry? Visit our industry startup guide: Getting Started in a TTB-Regulated Industry. Have a permit to...
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https://www.euractiv.com/news/exclusive-berlin-hints-at-tobacco-tax-deal-in-june-but-key-details-unresolved/
Jan 13, 2026 - Internal German document points to progress despite lingering technical disagreements
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https://www.ttb.gov/about-ttb/who-we-are/offices/chief-counsel
Chief CounselChristina McMahonDeputy Chief Counsel: VacantAssistant Chief Counsel - General Law and Ethics: Robert AtkinsAssistant Chief Counsel - Compliance...
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https://www.ttb.gov/regulated-commodities/firearms
Wondering how to get started in the Firearms Ammunition and Excise Tax (FAET) industry? See the key topics below. Have a permit to operate and looking for next...
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https://www.ttb.gov/public-information/ttb-newsletter
Each edition of the TTB Newsletter contains the top TTB-related news for the week, as well as helpful information for our industry members and those interested...
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https://www.ttb.gov/business-central/industry-members-responsibilities
Responsibilities for Approved Industry MembersYour application has been approved and as part of maintaining compliance in a TTB-regulated industry there may be...
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https://www.wionews.com/videos/new-tobacco-tax-hits-shares-of-itc-godfrey-phillips-india-1767418538269
Jan 3, 2026 - Shares of Indian Tobacco Companies Slumped on Friday for the Second Consecutive Session After the Government Imposed a New Tax on Cigarettes. Starting February...
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https://www.ttb.gov/public-information/featured-stories/ttb-boot-camp-wineries-new-videos-available
January 12, 2026│Office of CommunicationsWe are excited to announce that the full TTB Boot Camp for Wineries series is available! Make sure to check out these...
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https://www.ttb.gov/regulated-commodities/tobacco
Our regulations require that anyone who intends to manufacture, import, or export tobacco products obtain a permit from TTB. Therefore, the following...
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https://www.ttb.gov/about-ttb/who-we-are/offices/media
Media/Congressional InquiriesDirector, Congressional and Public AffairsCongressional LiaisonTom HogueMissionThe Director of Congressional and Public Affairs...
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https://www.cnbctv18.com/economy/tobacco-excise-duty-not-extra-tax-revenue-to-be-shared-with-states-fm-ws-l-19780074.htm
Dec 3, 2025 - Nirmala Sitharaman explains new excise duty on tobacco products, ensuring tax incidence remains post-GST overhaul and revenue sharing with states.
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https://financialpost.com/news/economy/only-thing-we-tax-more-than-housing-canada-tobacco-alcohol
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https://www.ttb.gov/regulated-commodities/beverage-alcohol/beer/labeling/anatomy-of-a-malt-beverage-label-tool
.label div { line-height: 0; } The Anatomy of a Malt Beverage Label tool is an interactive tool that can help you learn more about how to create a malt...
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https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/news/tax-hike-raises-risk-of-smuggling-of-tobacco-products-and-revenue-loss-for-govt-experts/article70470587.ece
Experts warn that recent tax hikes on tobacco may escalate smuggling and lead to significant revenue losses for the government.
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https://www.smartcompany.com.au/tax/billions-up-in-smoke-ato-quietly-scraps-tobacco-tax-loss-reporting/
Nov 3, 2025 - The ATO has stopped counting how much tax it loses to illegal tobacco, admitting it has little power to fix the multibillion-dollar problem.
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https://www.ttb.gov/regulated-commodities/beverage-alcohol/wholesaler
Wondering how to get started as a wholesaler or importer of beverage alcohol or need to get a wholesaler's basic permit? Visit our industry startup guide:...
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https://www.ttb.gov/public-information/researcher-resources/student-questions
Have you heard about the science fair project or school project where a student:Builds a homemade still,Lets leftover food scraps ferment and turn into...
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https://www.ttb.gov/business-central/trade-practices
TTB is committed to creating a fair and level playing field nationwide for alcohol beverage industry members of all sizes through a strong regulatory...
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https://www.ttb.gov/public-information/featured-stories/paygov-ensures-fastest-filing-and-payments
January 20, 2026│Office of CommunicationsDid you know that filing electronically through Pay.gov is the quickest and most accurate way to submit your...
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https://taxadmin.org/tobacco-tax-section/
Oct 6, 2025 - Advancing the Standards of Tax Administration The purpose of the tobacco tax section is to improve the techniques of tax administrators and the work of their...
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https://www.ttb.gov/business-central/consumer/about-us-what-we-do
We protect the public by enforcing the provisions of the Federal Alcohol Administration Act to ensure that only qualified persons engage in the alcohol...
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https://www.ttb.gov/about-ttb/who-we-are/offices/international-affairs-division
Director, International Affairs DivisionStephen RobeyMissionThe International Affairs Division (IAD) serves a key role in educating foreign governments about...
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https://www.ttb.gov/public-information/researcher-resources
The following Student Research resources will help you quickly locate information on the regulatory process, the laws and regulations we enforce, and more. We...
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https://www.ttb.gov/regulated-commodities/labeling/labeling-resources
Note: We are currently reviewing our labeling guidance and will update it consistent with Labeling Modernization (T.D. TTB-158 and T.D.
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https://www.ttb.gov/about-ttb/who-we-are/offices/tax-audit-division
Director, Tax Audit DivisionDon Pierro MissionThe Tax Audit Division (TAD) is comprised of auditors who ensure the proper payment of excise taxes and...
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https://www.ttb.gov/regulated-commodities/tobacco/importer
The law requires that anyone who wishes to import tobacco products (cigarettes, cigars, chewing tobacco, snuff, pipe tobacco, roll your own tobacco) into the...
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https://www.politico.eu/article/eu-tobacco-tax-plan-spam-public-health/
Nov 10, 2025 - Health campaigners say it’s foul play and an attempt to drown out public health voices.
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https://www.ttb.gov/regulated-commodities/beverage-alcohol/cbma/cbma-imports
IMPORTANT NOTICE:Effective September 30, 2025, TTB will cease issuing paper checks for disbursements, including tax refunds and drawback. Unless you qualify...
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https://www.ttb.gov/about-ttb/other/plain-language
Writing You Can Understand At TTB, we are committed to writing all of our new and substantially revised documents and public Web content in plain language by...
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https://www.ttb.gov/laws-regulations-and-public-guidance/public-guidance
This page lists many of the guidance documents that we have issued to help our regulated industries understand our regulations and policies.For more public...
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https://www.ttb.gov/online-services/rss/rss-feeds-from-ttb
TTB offers RSS feeds. RSS, an acronym for Really Simple Syndication, is an easy way to get the news you want whenever it is updated, even if you are not on our...
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https://www.ttb.gov/business-central/start-a-business
Starting a business is a significant decision that involves planning, financing, and licensing and other legal activities. You may ask yourself these...
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https://www.ttb.gov/taxes/tax-audit/excise-tax-and-export-due-dates
As a TTB regulated industry member, you may be responsible for paying federal excise taxes. Your obligation as a tax payer will depend on your circumstances...
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https://www.euractiv.com/news/industry-hails-cyprus-tobacco-tax-proposal-as-return-to-reality/
Jan 16, 2026 - Draft lowers planned excise rates on vapes and heated tobacco
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https://www.ttb.gov/business-central/business-tools/qualify-with-ttb
To operate an alcohol, tobacco, or firearms and ammunition-related business you must apply for a permit or other notice that authorizes your business for...
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https://www.zeebiz.com/india/news-cigarette-prices-increase-2026-cigarettes-to-cost-more-from-february-1-does-this-affect-non-smokers-387054
Jan 2, 2026 - Cigarette Rate Increase: The new duty depends on cigarette length. Longer cigarettes attract higher tax. Shorter ones face a smaller increase.
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https://www.ttb.gov/regulated-commodities/beverage-alcohol/wine
Wondering how to get started in the Wine Industry? Visit our industry startup guide: Getting Started in the TTB-Regulated Industry. Have a permit to operate in...
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https://www.ttb.gov/online-services/processing-times
Our Current Processing Times charts show up-to-date processing information for submissions in calendar days. Use this information to estimate when your...
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https://www.ttb.gov/about-ttb/who-we-are/offices/headquarters-operations
Assistant Administrator - Headquarters OperationsDeputy Assistant Administrator - Headquarters OperationsVacantAmy Greenberg (Acting)
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https://igentax.com/
Nov 10, 2025 - Founded in 2013, IGEN is a leading indirect tax compliance software company trusted by industry leaders. For best-in-class tax software, think IGEN.
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https://www.ttb.gov/business-central/small-business
You have recently embarked on a small business or are trying to sustain an already established small business. Here is some general information for small...
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https://www.ttb.gov/public-information/featured-stories/reminder-ttb-tax-simplification-pilot-program-open-brewers
January 23, 2026│Office of CommunicationsAs a reminder, we are moving forward with our Tax Simplification initiative – and we need volunteers to test new...
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https://www.ttb.gov/laws-regulations-and-public-guidance
Our collection of formal public guidance includes rulings, procedures, delegation orders, industry circulars, and other publications issued to help the...
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https://www.ttb.gov/regulated-commodities/industrial-alcohol/tax-free-alcohol
Tax-free alcohol is un-denatured alcohol used for nonbeverage purposes in scientific research and medicinal uses by educational organizations, hospitals,...
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https://www.ttb.gov/business-central/business-tools/forms-helpful-hints-and-tips
This page offers quick tips and helpful hints in completing common tasks or reporting required information. Be sure to check out our Glossary if you run across...
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https://www.ttb.gov/about-ttb/careers
In order to attract and maintain a strong, talented workforce, the Federal government offers traditional and contemporary benefits to its employees, retirees,...
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https://www.ttb.gov/public-information/news/govdelivery
Get the latest TTB news and updates delivered to your inbox. Enter your email and select from dozens of topics to get exactly the information you want. The...
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https://www.ttb.gov/about-ttb/other/open-government
Whether we offer online systems for electronic application submissions, or create interactive tutorials, webinars, and FAQs to connect you to our information...
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https://www.ttb.gov/regulated-commodities/industrial-alcohol/alcohol-fuel
The law states that alcohol produced at an Alcohol Fuel Plant (AFP) is restricted to be
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https://www.ttb.gov/about-ttb
The Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB) is a bureau of the Department of the Treasury. Our programs are designed to help us enforce the laws...
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https://www.ttb.gov/public-information/press-room/news-and-events
Browse the most recent TTB news by month. For older news see the news archives. For media inquiries contact Tom Hogue, Director Congressional and Public...
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https://www.deccanchronicle.com/business/market/indian-tobacco-stocks-fall-as-india-imposes-new-tax-on-cigarettes-1927614
ITC, maker of Gold Flake and the market leader, dropped 4.4%, while Godfrey Phillips India, the distributor of Marlboro in the country, declined 7.7%
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https://www.ttb.gov/laws-regulations-and-public-guidance/other/regulations
The regulations administered by TTB are contained in Chapter I, of Title 27, Code of Federal Regulations.
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https://www.ttb.gov/business-central
Starting and maintaining a new business is a significant decision that involves planning, financing, licensing, and other legal activities. We hope that you...
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