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How much does a Tennessee alcohol tax bond cost?
Tennessee alcohol tax bond costs start at $100 annually but vary depending on your license type and its required bond amount.
- Wine or Liquor Consumption on the Premises Tax Bond costs start at $100 annually.
- Beer Manufacturer or Wholesaler Tax Bond costs start at $120 annually.
- The $75,000 Alcoholic Beverages Tax Bond requires a quick application review to determine pricing.
Where can you get a Tennessee alcoholic tax bond?
You can purchase your Tennessee alcoholic tax bond online 24/7. Choose the surety bond type and bond amount required for your liquor license and provide the following information for Department of Revenue filing approval.
- name
- address
- Federal Employer Identification Number (FEIN) or Social Security Number (SSN)
Once your order has been processed, you'll receive a copy of your bond by email, and your official Tennessee surety bond will be shipped to your preferred mailing address.
How fast can I get an alcohol tax surety bond?
Our industry-leading technology and responsive customer service team allow us to deliver your official Tennessee alcoholic beverage tax bond faster than any other surety provider. The DOR requires your alcoholic beverage liquor bond be physically issued and shipped to you, so choose overnight shipping during checkout if you're in a rush. Orders placed by 4 PM CST Monday-Friday are typically shipped same-day.
What is a Tennessee alcohol tax bond?
Tennessee Code Annotated Section 57-4-302 requires individuals file a surety bond to apply for their liquor license with the Tennessee Alcoholic Beverage Commission. The state's official bond form is titled the “Tennessee Department of Revenue Tax Bond” but is more commonly known as the “alcohol consumption on premises tax bond,” “alcohol tax bond,” “beer tax bond,” or “wine tax bond” depending on your license type. This bond ensures the state's liquor licensees will properly pay all taxes associated with the distributing, manufacturing, selling, storing, or wholesaling of alcohol.
Why do I need an alcoholic beverage tax bond?
By filing this Tennessee surety bond, you agree to make all required tax payments. If you fail to do so, your issuing surety company will pay valid claims up to your full bond amount, which you must reimburse.
How do I determine my alcohol tax bond amount?
Your required bond amount depends on your liquor license type.
- consumption on the premises bond, wine only: $2,000
- consumption on the premises bond, full liquor: $10,000
- beer wholesaler bond: $10,000
- beer manufacturer bond: $20,000
- alcoholic beverages tax bond: $75,000
Who regulates alcohol tax payments in Tennessee?
The Tennessee Department of Revenue monitors if alcohol tax payments are made in full and on time. If you have questions about your tax rate or status of your sales tax payments, you can contact the DOR by calling 1(615)253-0600. Note that the Tennessee Alcoholic Beverage Commission manages the state's liquor licenses and processes new liquor license applications.
The Tennessee DOR requires this bond to guarantee sales tax payments are made to the state for alcohol sales. The DOR enforces a separate Tennessee tobacco tax bond requirement to ensure tobacco tax payments are made to the state. If you sell or distribute alcohol in other states, we also offer alcohol tax bonds nationwide.
How do I update or change my alcohol tax bond?
If the Tennessee Department of Revenue requires your bond form to be updated for any reason, contact your surety provider. If you purchased your bond from SuretyBonds.com, email [email protected] to explain the needed change. The most common changes requested are updating the following to match your alcoholic beverage commission license or new liquor license application.
- name
- address
- Federal Employer Identification Number or Social Security Number
How do I renew my Tennessee alcohol tax bond?
You must renew your Tennessee alcohol tax bond before its current term expires. Once you pay your SuretyBonds.com renewal invoice, instructions will be provided to keep your tax bond active for your next liquor license term.
How do I get my liquor license in Tennessee?
Complete the steps below to apply for your Tennessee liquor license with the Tennessee Alcoholic Beverage Commission. You'll complete your liquor license application process online through the Regulatory Licensing & Permitting System (RLPS).
- Determine which Tennessee liquor license you need.
- Purchase and file your Tennessee tax surety bond in the correct required amount.
- Meet all building requirements, which you can find on each individual liquor license page.
- Submit all forms required by the Alcoholic Beverage Commission, which are license-specific.
- Pay all fees, which can be paid online through RLPS.
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