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Tax Bond

Alcoholic Beverage Tax Bond

Manufacturers, distributors, importers, brewpubs, warehousers, craft distillers, rectifiers, wine blenders, or direct shippers of alcoholic beverages who are liable for excise taxes under the Alcoholic Beverage Tax Law. Required when: Required when the CDTFA deems it necessary to ensure compliance with the Alcoholic B…

Overview

What it is.

Manufacturers, distributors, importers, brewpubs, warehousers, craft distillers, rectifiers, wine blenders, or direct shippers of alcoholic beverages who are liable for excise taxes under the Alcoholic Beverage Tax Law. Required when: Required when the CDTFA deems it necessary to ensure compliance with the Alcoholic B…

Who usually needs it

Manufacturers, distributors, importers, brewpubs, warehousers, craft distillers, rectifiers, wine blenders, or direct shippers of alcoholic beverages who are liable for excise taxes under the Alcoholic Beverage Tax Law.

Pricing & timing

What to expect.

Generic pricing

Tax bonds guarantee payment of taxes or compliance with tax regulations. Typical Pricing:. • Standard tax bonds: Commonly around 1–5% of the bond amount annually. • Credit impact: Good credit: starting around 1–2% · Average credit: typically 2–4% · Credit challenges: often 4–5% or higher. • Credit check: Required for most tax bonds. Common types include sales tax bonds, fuel tax bonds, and cigarette/tobacco tax bonds. Quick approval is typical for applicants with good credit. Some tax bonds…

Typical timeframe

Credit-based approval — typically 1–2 business days

Application

What to do next.

  1. Tell us the bond name, state, and amount on your form.
  2. Share business and applicant info so the team can quote it.
  3. Sign and pay; we issue the bond and send you the documents.
  4. Keep your effective date and renewal date on file with us.
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Details

Bond details.

StateCA
Bond amountThe amount is determined by the CDTFA based on the taxpayer's estimated tax lia…
Term lengthContinuous
ObligeeCalifornia Department of Tax and Fee Administration
RenewalThe bond remains in full force and effect until cancelled. The surety may cancel the bond by providing written notice to the CDTFA, typically 30 days in advance.
Bond classTax Bond
CategoryAlcohol & Beverage
BondAlcoholic Beverage Tax Bond
Statutory referenceCalifornia Revenue and Taxation Code Section 32102
JurisdictionState
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