COVID-19 Resources for Craft Breweries

Updated: May 27, 2020 

CURRENT STATUS: CCBA provides real-time updates to members on the status of re-opening. If you are interested in membership with the association, please contact info@californiacraftbeer.com 

California ABC Regulatory Relief 

• California ABC relaxed restrictions on
  • Expansion of licensed premises for social distancing. Info here.
  • Charitable donations, free delivery and extended delivery hours. Info here.
  • Returns, off-sale privileges, extensions of credit, deliveries to consumers and more. Info here. 
• The ABC also announced a 30-Day extensions on Annual License Renewal Fees and Late Renewal Penalty Fees
• Ongoing Q&A can be found on the ABC FAQs

California Tax Relief

• The California Department of Tax and Fee Administration (CDTFA) is offering a 90-day extension for sales and use tax returns and tax payments for all businesses filing a return for less than $1 million in taxes. See more info online here. 
• CDTFA will also allow small business taxpayers to enter into 12-month, interest-free payment plans for up to $50,000 of sales and use tax liability. Info here. More info on state tax relief here and on state based loan options here. This includes EXCISE TAXES.
• Excise tax refunds on “unmerchantable” beer:
  • CALIFORNIA: View form to submit for tax refunds via CDTFA here and additional information on filing for a refund here.
  • FEDERAL: View full FAQ online here.

California Specific HR Q&A 

• FAQs on layoffs, payroll unemployment
  • Difference between a layoff and a furlough
  • Update to Labor Law in Governor’s Executive Order on CalWARN Act Read the full order here
  • CCBA FAQ on HR and Payroll Questions
  • Additional HR and Workers Comp Guidance
• State & Federal Resources
  • EDD Unemployment Insurance for Workers with Reduced Hours
  • Department of Labor: Questions about Family Medical Leave Act and Fair Labor standards act
  • How to apply for Unemployment (EDD) in CA during the COVID-19 Crisis
  • Guidance on Federal Families First Coronavirus Response Act
• Resources Available to Employees
  • Worker benefits chart for employees who are impacted by COVID-19, including unemployment, disability, and paid sick leave:  https://www.labor.ca.gov/coronavirus2019/#chart
  • Labor and Workforce Development Agency’s primary website for COVID-19, including information on support services for workers and interim guidelines for protecting workers:  https://www.labor.ca.gov/coronavirus2019/

Federal Relief Packages

• The IRS posted an explanation of the refundable tax credits available to small and midsize businesses that are required to provide the leave. Some additional guidance here.
• TTB delayed filing dates and other deadlines. Info here.
• US Department of Labor released guidance for employers on Families First Act and your new requirements as small businesses. Info here.

OTHER RESOURCES 

• The California Office of the Small Business Advocate is available to help businesses identify resources and obtain answers to key questions (to the extent known).  They created a very user friendly page, “How We Can Help,” and continue to update a helpful FAQ for small businesses.
• Find your local small business assistance center through the California TA Providers Guide.  At these state- and federally-funded business assistance centers, small businesses and nonprofits can access free one-on-one business and management counseling and training, including the discussion of options for accessing capital.
•  California Small Business Development Centers has a resource page, which includes both state and federal information for small businesses:  https://www.californiasbdc.org/covid19 There is also a California Resource Guide with detailed information about federal programs serving California, including the SBA Disaster Economic Injury Loan Program
• GO-Biz is hosting a COVID-19 resource webpage with links to the IBank, Labor and Workforce Agency, Franchise Tax Board, and Department of Tax and Fee Management:  https://business.ca.gov/coronavirus-2019
• California Restaurant Resource Center HERE
• Brewers Association Resources HUB
• Google is offering free ad credit to some small businesses
• Resources for manufacturing hand sanitizer available via the FDA and the WHO.

If you have a resource to add to this list please email info@californiacraftbeer.com.