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REP. MIKE THOMPSON ANNOUNCES TAX RELIEF FOR EARTHQUAKE VICTIMS

August 29, 2014

WASHINGTON D.C. – U.S. Rep. Mike Thompson (CA-5) today announced that the Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB) will consider waiving late filing, payment, or deposit penalties on a case-by-case basis for wineries and other businesses whose operations were affected by the recent earthquake.

"This decision is big help to our local businesses who have been severely impacted the earthquake," said Thompson. "It will give them one less thing to worry about as they get back on their feet. Anyone who has questions about applying for this assistance should consider my office a resource and contact us with any questions."

As a result of the earthquake, many of these taxpayers may not be able to timely file, or make timely payments or deposits of Federal excise taxes administered and enforced by TTB. In light of this, TTB will consider waiving late filing, payment, or deposit penalties on a case-by-case basis.

The waiver of penalties may also apply to taxpayers such as relief workers, and taxpayers whose place of employment is located in the affected area.

To qualify for such a waiver, a taxpayer must:

  • Demonstrate, to the satisfaction of the appropriate TTB officer, that the earthquake directly affected your ability to timely file, pay, or deposit; and
  • Contact the TTB National Revenue Center (NRC) at:

550 Main Street, Suite 8002

Cincinnati, OH 45202-5215

Toll-free: 877-882-3277

E-mail: TTBInternetQuestions@ttb.gov

Congressman Mike Thompson is proud to represent California's 5th Congressional District, which includes all or part of Contra Costa, Lake, Napa, Solano and Sonoma Counties. He is a senior member of the House Ways and Means Committee and the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence. Rep. Thompson is also a member of the fiscally conservative Blue Dog Coalition and chairs the bipartisan, bicameral Congressional Wine Caucus.

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