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What Are Idaho Alcohol Tax Bonds?
Idaho alcohol tax bonds are surety bonds that ensure businesses comply with state and local licensing regulations and liquor laws. They protect consumers and the state by guaranteeing that alcohol-related companies:
- Pay all excise taxes, interests, fines and fees owed
- Follow Idaho Alcohol Beverage Control rules and regulations
The state-required alcohol tax bond is a license requirement for all retailers of beer and wine as well as wine distributors and beer wholesalers.
How Much Do Alcohol Tax Bonds Cost in Idaho?
Wine and beer tax bond amounts must equal three times your average monthly tax payment. New businesses with no tax history will file a $1,000 Idaho alcohol tax bond for their first year.
- Wine tax bonds cost $12 per $1,000 of coverage, with a $100 minimum.
- Beer tax bonds also cost $12 per $1,000 of coverage, starting at $100. However, if the bond amount exceeds $25,000 you must apply for a credit-based quote.
Idaho distillers and liquor manufacturers need a $1,000 bond which costs a flat premium of $100 per year. Or, you can pay $250 for a 3-year term and save 25% on each subsequent year.
SuretyBonds.com works with the top surety providers nationwide to provide the most affordable Idaho alcohol tax bond rates with no fees.
How Does an Idaho Alcohol Tax Bond Work?
An Idaho alcohol tax bond protects the state and the public by creating a legally-binding contract between three parties:
- Principal: The company or individual purchasing the bond
- Obligee: The state or local government department requiring the bond
- Surety: The provider issuing the alcohol tax bond
If the principal breaks the bond terms and creates damages, the obligee or harmed consumers can file a claim for reimbursement. The surety will investigate and pay out valid claims, then the principal must repay the surety.
Who Needs an Alcohol Tax Bond in Idaho?
Any business requiring an Idaho Distiller’s Permit must file a $1,000 surety bond. This guarantees that the business will operate according to the provisions of the Idaho Liquor Act, Title 23. The types of businesses that need this bond include the following:
- Distillers
- Distilled or denatured spirits processors/rectifiers
- Liquor importers/wholesalers/warehousers
Additionally, any business applying for a Wine or Beer Tax permit under Chapter 13, Title 23 of Idaho Code must file a surety bond to ensure payment of state excise taxes, interests and penalties. This applies to any business located in the state that wholesales beer or wine, including the following:
- Wineries
- Breweries
- Wine distributors
- Beer wholesalers
- Wine direct shippers*
*Wine direct shippers may be able to waive the surety bond requirement by completing a Wine Direct Shipper Bond Waiver Request Form.
How Do I Get an Alcohol Tax Bond in Idaho?
With SuretyBonds.com, you can get most Idaho alcohol tax bonds instantly online. Simply enter your information and checkout online. We’ll email your official bond documentation immediately after purchase. If your bond requires an application, we’ll respond with a free quote within one business day or less.
If you sell or distribute alcohol in other states, we also offer alcohol tax bonds nationwide.
How to Get a Beer or Wine Tax Permit in Idaho?
The Idaho State Tax Commission issues beer and wine tax permits. Complete the Idaho Beer and Wine Tax Permit Application (Form BWA) and mail it along with your surety bond to the address below:
Idaho State Tax Commission
Attn: Permit Accounting Services
PO Box 36
Boise ID 83722-3220
You can also fax the application to (208) 334-7650. It typically takes four weeks to receive your Idaho beer or wine permit.
How to Get an Idaho Distiller’s License
Follow these six steps to get a Manufacturer/Distillery license in Idaho:
- Receive a Federal Distilled Spirits Permit (DSP) from the Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB)
- Register your business with the Idaho Secretary of State
- Complete a Criminal Background Check Form and submit to the Alcohol Beverage Control Board at [email protected].
- Purchase a $1,000 distiller’s surety bond and attach a copy to the license application.
- Complete the Manufacturer/Distillery License Application online.
- Set up a facilities inspection after being contacted by the Liquor Division and pay the $100 licensing fee.
Once these steps are completed, you’ll receive your Idaho Manufacturer/Distillery license. You’ll need additional licensing to sell packaged or bulk liquor.
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