
Employee Retention Credit Update
The Employee Retention Credit (ERC) can provide financial support for breweries impacted COVID-19. Breweries should talk to a CPA or payroll provider to see if their business qualifies.Read More
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The Brewers Association strives to keep breweries informed about the government agencies, policies and current issues affecting the craft beer industry. Learn more about how you can get involved and stay abreast of the ways local, state and federal governments can impact your brewery.
The Employee Retention Credit (ERC) can provide financial support for breweries impacted COVID-19. Breweries should talk to a CPA or payroll provider to see if their business qualifies.Read More
Review these key resources to ensure you are up-to-date on federal programs currently available to help your brewery.Read More
This information summarizes the different portions of the COVID-19 relief bill that will most impact small and independent breweries.Read More
Congress passed the second piece of legislation in response to the coronavirus on March 18. In addition to offering free testing for COVID-19, it also includes emergency paid sick leave, family medical leave, and unemployment stabilization. Read More
The Franchise Law Resource "Accommodation of Small Brewers in State Beer Franchise Laws" has been updated for Brewers Association members. View the new version.Read More
Two investigations by U.S. agencies have led to the imposition of tariffs that may have an effect on breweries. Here's what you need to know about them.Read More
On September 1, 2019 anyone importing brewing machinery from China into the United States will be required to pay an additional 10 percent tariff, regardless of whether the machinery was ordered prior to the tariffs going into effect. Read More
CBC 2019 Seminar: Check Your Labels – The TTB’s Rules are About to Change – Download and Listen Following are two spreadsheets related to the Tax and Trade Bureau’s (TTB) Notice 176, Modernization of the Labeling and Advertising Regulations for Wine, Distilled Spirits, and Malt Beverages …Read More
The following resources are for informational purposes only and should not be taken as legal advice. Art DeCelle serves as counsel at the law firm of McDermott Will & Emery LLP, based in the firm’s Washington, D.C. office. He focuses his …Read More
As we move forward into 2019 and the 116th Congress, a lot will be changing in D.C. How will these changes impact small and independent breweries?Read More