COUNTY MEETINGS:
Mercer County Meeting:
February 7th, 2012 more info...
Burlington County Meeting:
March 1, 2012 more info...
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ATTENTION MEMBERS:
We have received a grant from the Department of Labor to conduct FREE TRAINING for our members. The programs that we have been approved for are Techniques of Alcohol Management (TAM), ServSafe, ServSafe Recertification, Social Networking to Enhance your Retail Business and New Business/Compliance Training.
What you'll need to participate:
Be a NJLBA member in good standing,
Fill out the Financial Summary Form(DOC l PDF) and fax, email or mail to NJLBA
Pay your employees for any classes they attend
As training dates and locations become available they will be posted here.
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August 26, 2011
DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY ALCOHOL AND TOBACCO TAX AND TRADE BUREAU WHEN DISASTER STRIKES
ATTENTION: RETAILERS, WHOLESALERS, IMPORTERS, EXPORT WAREHOUSE PROPRIETORS, AND MANUFACTURERS OF BEVERAGE ALCOHOL AND TOBACCO PRODUCTS:
Businesses may file claims with the Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB) for the payment (refund or allowance of credit) of Federal excise taxes paid on beverage alcohol or tobacco products lost, rendered unmarketable, or condemned by a duly authorized official under various circumstances, including where the President has declared a major disaster. Where to obtain further information, conditions on claims, and where to file claims, are described below.
Links to further information:
- For a list of disaster areas recently declared by the President, visit the Federal Emergency Management Agency Web site at www.fema.gov.
- Use TTB Form 5620.8 to file a claim.
- Visit the TTB Web site at www.ttb.gov/tax_audit/atftaxes.shtml to view the current Federal alcohol and tobacco excise tax rates.
Claims are subject to a number of conditions, including:
- You must file your claim with TTB within 6 months from the date of a disaster. If the President declares or determines a major disaster, claims must be filed no later than 6 months from the date the President declared the major disaster.
- Products lost due to theft are not eligible for payment.
- For distilled spirits, wine, and beer, TTB will not allow claims for less than $250 for losses resulting from a disaster unless the President has declared a major disaster area. There is no minimum dollar amount placed on claims relating to presidentially declared disasters.
- For tobacco products, cigarette papers and tubes, the $250 minimum claim amount does not apply. Retailer or wholesaler claims can only be filed if the loss is due to a presidentially declared disaster area.
- TTB will not pay claims if your insurance covers the amount of the Federal excise tax paid. For example, if your insurance policy covers the full amount that you paid for destroyed alcohol or tobacco products, including the amount paid for any excise tax, then you are not eligible to file a claim for those products.
- Your claim must state whether taxes were included in the purchase price of the products. If your claim includes imported products, you must state whether duties were included in the purchase price. Claims for customs duties must be submitted separately to U.S. Customs. Claims for tax on products of Puerto Rico must be filed with the government of Puerto Rico.
- You must prove that you owned the products at the time of the disaster with the intent to sell them.
- If your goods were in transit, you may be eligible for payment if you hold title to those goods. If any portion of your claim includes goods in transit, please include a statement indicating who held title at the time of the disaster.
- TTB will pay claims without interest on an amount equal to taxes paid or determined on distilled spirits, wine, beer or tobacco products lost, made un-merchantable, or condemned by a duly authorized official as a result of fire, flood, or other disaster. Before you destroy any un-merchantable or condemned products, contact TTB and ask if the Bureau wants to witness the destruction.
- 26 U.S.C. 5064, for alcohol, and 26 U.S.C. 5705 and 5708, for tobacco, are the sections of the Internal Revenue Code which will allow you to file your claim for payment under various circumstances relating to disasters.
Filing your claim:
File your claim(s) using TTB Form 5620.8 CLAIM - ALCOHOL, TOBACCO AND FIREARMS TAXES, and mail the form to the following address:
Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau
National Revenue Center
Suite 8002
550 Main Street
Cincinnati, Ohio 45202-5215
For more information contact:
If you have questions regarding filing a claim or on Federal excise taxes, please call the National Revenue Center at: 1-877-882-3277 or 513-684-3334; or e-mail TTB at ttbquestions@ttb.treas.gov.
In addition:
When filing a claim, you must provide the following information on TTB Form 5620.8 in Item 11 for losses incurred:
- Distilled Spirits - Brand, type, bottle size, bottles per case, alcohol content (% or proof), number of cases, proof gallons per case, total in proof gallons, tax rate per unit, and total tax.
- Wine - Brand, type, bottle size, bottles per case, percent of alcohol by volume, liters per case, number of cases, total liters, tax rate per unit, and total tax.
- Beer - Brand, size of unit, number of units, tax rate per unit, and total tax.
- Tobacco Products and Cigarette Papers and Tubes - Brand, type of tobacco product, unit of measure, total quantity, tax rate, and total tax. Provide proof that the products were taxed at the rate you are claiming or were removed tax paid during the period that the rate was effective.
PLEASE NOTE: Supporting documentation is necessary to process your claim without delay. You must submit on the claim form any evidence or statement made by State or local officials regarding the condition of the property. You must include a copy of your insurance policy with your claim. If your records are lost, you must obtain other supporting documentation that might be available such as copies of invoices from your supplier, copies of inventory records from your accountant, or copies of banking or insurance records.
June 28, 2011
Divisions of Alcoholic Beverage Control & Highway Traffic Safety Go 'Down the Shore' to Highlight Programs Aimed at Curbing Underage Drinking - See Story and Photos
April 6, 2011
Fake New Jersey Driver's Licenses Alert
As we approach Spring Break and Vacation Season and the college kids are getting out of school and as they head to the beach, other resort areas as well as the local bars and taverns we all need to be extra diligent on checking for identification and making sure that we card all of the patrons that appear to be underage. You need to make sure your staff is trained on what a valid driver’s license looks like not only from the state of New Jersey but from other States as well. If you know what a valid license looks like you are more likely to spot a fake one. This is a good time to invest in a Drivers License Guide
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February 1, 2011
Former Assemblyman Jeff Warsh Hired as NJLBA Legislative Agent
As a key component of the NJLBA's overall rebranding and refurbishing campaign, former Assemblyman Jeff Warsh has been hired as the NJLBA's new Legislative Agent. Warsh served in the New Jersey General Assembly from 1992-1996, serving as Chairman of the Assembly Regulatory Oversight Committee and as a Member of the Assembly Transportation Committee. An attorney with over 25 years of experience in representing members of the alcoholic beverage industry, Warsh served as a Staff Attorney in the NJ Division of Alcoholic Beverage Control from 1985-1987. Governor Whitman appointed Warsh to serve as Executive Director of NJ Transit, where he served from 1999-2002, including the tumultuous events of 9/11 and its aftermath. Warsh received numerous awards for his service in the Legislature and at NJ Transit. Warsh is currently a Partner with New Jersey's largest governmental and public affairs firm – MBI GluckShaw. The full resources of MBI GluckShaw's considerable stable of lobbyists is at the NJLBA's disposal. continue reading...
January 31, 2011
New Enhanced Digital Drivers License - PDF
NJLBA LEGISLATIVE ALERT
On May 17, 2010 Senator James Beach, Camden County, introduced a series of bills that would have a major impact on all on-premise consumption licensees and their businesses.
NJLBA believes the bills will create unfair competition for existing licensees who have paid enormously for their licenses and struggled over the years with high taxes, and a never ending stream of burdensome regulations in order to stay in business. Fred Barnes, President, NJLBA says, “these bills will simply drive many of our small bars and taverns out of business, as well as have a great impact on our members who also operate small package stores."
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January 12, 2010
NJLBA Appoints New Executive Director
Diane M. Weiss has been appointed Executive Director of the New Jersey Licensed Beverage Association (NJLBA) by the association’s executive committee. It has been over seven years since the association has had a new director. The appointment took effect on January 1, 2010. NJLBA represents over 6,000 licensees throughout New Jersey.
“I am very enthusiastic about the appointment”, states Weiss. “These are important times for the industry and the association has many challenging plans for new levels of growth, development and responsiveness to our members. I look forward to playing a key role.” continue reading...
What Happened to Main Street USA?
Several generations ago, The American dream could be realized by opening your own business. Operating a business required long hours and dedication but provided rewards… Main Street was filled with Mom and Pop operations that kept towns alive. Hardware stores, barbers, small grocery markets, restaurants and taverns were the rule.
Today, most if those small businesses have been driven out of business by competition from “big box” companies. Commerce has moved to the strip malls and highway mega-stores. The only part of the American dream left is the alcohol beverage retailer, the heart of the hospitality industry.
Over the years, the neo-prohibitionists have proposed more and more restrictions and legislation that are meant to curtail the ability of the individual entrepreneur to survive
For over 77 years the New Jersey Licensed Beverage Association has represented the on premise licensees in their fight to stay in business. Hundreds of legislative bills are introduced each Legislative session which must be fought. Devoted lobbyists in Trenton and Washington are working to protect your bottom line.
The annual dues of $250.00 are a small investment to insure your business from over-bearing regulations and over zealous legislation. Being in business is hard enough. Don’t try doing it alone.
Being an Association member allows you to receive superior products at competitive prices. Discounts from our Allied Members are available. Membership in NJLBA doesn’t cost, it pays handsome dividends.
Join today!
The original Tavern, Bar and Restaurant Association of New Jersey, established in 1933.
