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Does a Change to the Age Statement of My Whisky Require a New COLA?
If you are changing the age statement on your whisky (or other distilled spirits product), we have good news: Changing the age statement does not require a new Certificate of Label Approval (COLA).
Certain changes to product labels are allowed without obtainining a new COLA. Section V, Allowable Revisions to Approved Labels, of TTB Form 5100.31 lists all changes that are allowed to product labels covered by a COLA without having to obtain a new approval. Specifically, number 14 allows for a change of the mandatory age statement for whisky and other distilled spirits and for the removal or change of optional age statements. Keep in mind that these changes must not result in a change to the class or type designation, and supporting documentation for labeling claims must be made available upon request by TTB.
See 27 CFR 5.74 for further information about mandatory and optional age statements and minimum aging requirements applicable to certain classes and types of spirits.
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Due Date for Firearms and Ammunition Excise Tax is Coming Soon
If you file Firearms and Ammunition Excise Tax Returns, the due date for Q2 is Thursday, July 31.
Please see our FAET page on TTB.gov to determine if you are liable for FAET and the associated tax rates.
We recommend that you file TTB excise tax returns and make payments electronically using Pay.gov. Electronic payments made through Pay.gov must be completed no later than 8:55 PM Eastern Time one business day prior to the due date.
TTB Accepts Offer in Compromise
 We recently accepted an Offer in Compromise from Ole Smoky Distillery, LLC for allegedly failing to timely file returns and pay excise tax.
You may view all TTB administrative actions on TTB.gov.
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