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Contact the National Revenue Center (NRC) at TTB

Types of Businesses Serviced by the NRC  •   Reasons to Contact NRC   •  Application Status   •  Frequently Mentioned Pages  
•   Contact Us Online  •  Secure Email Communication with TTB / Encrypted Email  •  Contact Us by Telephone  
•  Tips When Contacting Customer Service  •  Contact Us by Fax  •  Contact Us by Mail  •  Puerto Rico & Virgin Islands Contact Information

Beer

  • Brewery
  • Brew Pub
  • Microbrewery
  • Sake Plant

Distilled Spirits

  • Distilled Spirits Plant
  • Alcohol Fuel Plant

Firearms and Ammunition (Subject to the Federal Firearms and Ammunition Excise Tax (FAET))

  • Manufacturer
  • Importer

Importing, Wholesaling and/or Exporting Beverage Alcohol for Commercial Purposes

  • Wine
  • Beer
  • Distilled Spirits

Industrial Alcohol/Spirits

  • Manufacturer of Non-Beverage Products (MNBP)
  • Tax Free Alcohol User
  • Specially Denatured Alcohol Dealer or User

Special (Occupational Tax)

  • Special (Occupational) Taxes (Tax stamp)
  • Alcohol Retail Establishment (Businesses selling carry out alcohol beverage products, including a bar, restaurant, convenience store, etc.)
  • Also, please contact your state and local agencies for license and operating information

Tobacco

  • Importer or Manufacturer of Tobacco Products or Processed Tobacco 
    (including processed tobacco, cigarette papers and tubes, other than retail)
  • Export Warehouse Proprietor

Wine

  • Winery
  • Bonded Wine Cellar
  • Taxpaid Wine Bottling House
  • Vinegar Plant

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Reasons to Contact NRC

•  Permits Online
•  Permits/Notices/Registrations ?

•  Pay.gov
•  Alcohol & Tobacco excise tax returns and operational reports
•  Special Occupational Tax (SOT)
•  Firearms and ammunition excise tax (FAET) returns
•  Claims
•  Proof of export
•  Alcohol Dealer Registration

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Application Status

To check the status of an application:

To see average application processing times:

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Frequently Mentioned Pages

These pages are often given by our customer service representatives in response to customer questions:

Determine Permit Type and Qualify with TTB ?

Applying for a New Permit ?

Permits Online Help Center ?

Staying Complaint with TTB ?

Importing Beverage Alcohol

Electronic Code of Federal Regulations

 

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Contact Us Online

Contact the NRC via Email

Submit an Online Claim

Submit Financial Relief Contact Request Online

Submit Tax Simplification Pilot - Beer Contact Request Online

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Secure Email Communication with TTB / Encrypted Email

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Contact Us by Telephone

National Revenue Center: Toll-Free 877-882-3277 / 877-TTB-FAQS

Call Center Hours: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. EST, Monday through Friday (except for federal holidays)

When calling, please select from the following menu options:

•  Option 1 - Application Status ?

•  Option 2 - Compliance Notice ?

•  Option 3 - CBMA

•  Option 4 – For all Other Options

Option 1 - Disasters ?

Option 2 - Dial 5-Digit Extension ?

Option 3 - Permits Online Unlock ?

Option 4 - Applications/Permits Assistance ?

Option 5 - Tax ?

Option 8 - For all Other Options

Option 9 - Repeat the Options

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Tips When Contacting Customer Service

  • If you request a Call-back (reserve your place in line) make sure you follow all instructions.  You must press ‘#’ after recording your message and follow the prompts.  We will have no record of your request if you do not follow the prompts.
  • Leaving multiple phone and email messages on the same day may delay our response.
  • Before you call, make sure you have the proper information, such as an email address, Employer Identification Number (EIN), etc.
  • You must have signing authority or power of attorney to discuss company specific information with us.

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Contact Us by Fax

Our fax number is: 202-453-2979

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Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau
National Revenue Center
550 Main Street
Suite 8970
Cincinnati, OH 45202-3222

 

Mailing Address: Alcohol & Tobacco Excise Tax Returns (Not Puerto Rico Returns)
TTB 
Excise Tax
P.O. Box 790353
St. Louis, MO 63179-0353

 

Mailing Address: ALL Alcohol & Tobacco Operational Reports
Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau
National Revenue Center
550 Main Street
Room 8970
Cincinnati, OH 45202-3222

 

Mailing Address: Firearms and Ammunition Excise Tax Returns
TTB 
Excise Tax
P.O. Box 979055
St. Louis, MO 63197-9000

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Puerto Rico & Virgin Islands Contact Information

Alcohol & Tobacco Tax & Trade Bureau
Puerto Rico Operations
Torre Chardon
350 Ave Carlos Chardon, Suite 310
San Juan, PR 00918-2156

For Issues with P.R/V.I Permit Applications and Taxes 
Telephone: 787-766-5584
Fax:  787-766-6426

Trade Investigations Division 
Telephone:  202-453-3164

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Last updated: April 3, 2023
Maintained by: National Revenue Center