Wine Excise Tax Modernization Act of 2016
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HR 4934 — Wine Excise Tax Modernization Act of 2016
Last action — Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
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Summary
Wine Excise Tax Modernization Act of 2016 This bill amends the Internal Revenue Code to modify excise taxes and tax credits that apply to wine. The bill expands the small wine producer tax credit to include anyone who produces wine in or imports wine into the United States. It also sets forth: (1) rates for the credit based on the amount of wine which is removed during the year for consumption or sale, and (2) adjustments to the credit for hard cider. The bill increases: (1) the percentage of alcohol by volume limitation for taxation of a still wine, and (2) the carbonation limitation for taxation as still wine. It reduces the excise tax rates on: (1) champagne and other sparkling wines, and (2) artificially carbonated wines.
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Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
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Introduced in House
Sponsors
- Mike Thompson · Primary
Sponsorship breakdown
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Frequently asked questions
- What does HR 4934 do?
- Wine Excise Tax Modernization Act of 2016 This bill amends the Internal Revenue Code to modify excise taxes and tax credits that apply to wine. The bill expands the small wine producer tax credit to include anyone who produces wine in or imports wine into the United States. It also sets forth: (1) rates for the credit based on the amount of wine which is removed during the year for consumption or sale, and (2) adjustments to the credit for hard cider. The bill increases: (1) the percentage of alcohol by volume limitation for taxation of a still wine, and (2) the carbonation limitation for taxation as still wine. It reduces the excise tax rates on: (1) champagne and other sparkling wines, and (2) artificially carbonated wines.
- Who sponsors HR 4934?
- HR 4934 is sponsored by Mike Thompson (D).
- What is the current status of HR 4934?
- This bill died with 114th Congress. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
- Where can I track HR 4934?
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