On June 19, 2009 the Governor of Texas signed HB 1084 into law making things a little easier for wineries shipping to Texas consumers. Beginning September 1, 2009 direct shippers will be able to ship up to 9 gallons of wine to a consumer in Texas during a calendar month, as long as the total […]
Clarifications Regarding Texas Direct Wine Shipper’s Permit
Wineries applying for a Texas Direct Wine Shipper’s Permit or renewing their existing permit must now pay a surcharge of $160 per year in addition to the $75 annual permit fee. Currently the Direct Shipper’s permit is renewed annually. However, beginning January 1, 2009 all Direct Shipper licenses will be valid for two years. Applicants […]
Good News from Texas
On September 1, 2008 Texas will begin requiring direct shipping reports to be submitted on a quarterly basis. Reports will be due within 15 days of the completion of every 3 month quarter. Currently, direct shippers must file a report and pay taxes every month. The new report will no longer require direct shippers to […]