How to Share the Wealth
(As published in the Summer 2019 issue of Artisan Spirit) Lillian had a problem. Against all odds, she’d managed to build a successful spirits business, selling her specialty, a truly…
Category: taxes
Ten Quick Things (most) Spirits Entrepreneurs Can Do to Get Better Sleep
As published in the Spring 2019 issue of Artisan Spirit magazine. Talk to a Tax Advisor Talking about taxes may very well be one of things that puts you to…
Here’s Ronnie….
Regular readers will know that I’ve discussed on many occasions the provisions of alcohol-related legislation introduced by Senator Ron Wyden of Oregon. In fact, we previously devoted more than a…
The City of Brotherly Love
Last June, I wrote about a new tax here in the City of Seattle – covering sweetened beverages. I was opposed to the imposition of the tax then – and…
Bernadette’s Lament: The Implications of Changes in Control
As originally published in Artisan Spirit – Summer 2018 Picture this. Bernadette has received a permit for her DSP and has begun production. She’s making a great product that is…
Render Unto Caesar: Impacts of Federal Tax Reform on the Distilling Community
As originally published in the Spring 2018 issue of Artisan Spirit. On December 22, 2017, President Trump signed into law H.R. 1 — a sweeping tax reform law that changes…
Is your beer getting more expensive?
Beer. Many people love it. In fact, on a worldwide basis beer is the most popular alcoholic beverage – and third most popular beverage (after water and tea) overall. This…
The Dangers of Cohabitation
Much has been made of the benefits to smaller beer, wine and spirits companies of the recently enacted tax reforms. And rightfully so, as the reduction in federal excise tax…
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