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Code · STATUTE-COMPILATIONS · Further Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2020 · Sec. 144

Sec. 144. CERTAIN PROVISIONS RELATED TO BEER, WINE, AND DISTILLED SPIRITS

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## SEC. 144 CERTAIN PROVISIONS RELATED TO BEER, WINE, AND DISTILLED SPIRITS ###
(a)Exemption for Aging Process of Beer, Wine, and Distilled Spirits ####
(1)In general Section 263A(f)(4)(B) is amended by striking “December 31, 2019” and inserting “December 31, 2020”. ####
(2)Effective date **[**[26 U.S.C. 263A note](/us/usc/t26/s263A)**]** The amendment made by this subsection shall apply to interest costs paid or accrued after December 31, 2019. ###
(b)Reduced Rate of Excise Tax on Beer ####
(1)In general Paragraphs (1)(C) and (2)(A) of section 5051(a) are each amended by striking “January 1, 2020” and inserting “January 1, 2021”. ####
(2)Effective date **[**[26 U.S.C. 5051 note](/us/usc/t26/s5051)**]** The amendments made by this subsection shall apply to beer removed after December 31, 2019. ###
(c)Transfer of Beer Between Bonded Facilities ####
(1)In general **[**[26 U.S.C. 5414](/us/usc/t26/s5414)**]** Section 5414(b)(3)is amended by striking “December 31, 2019” and inserting “December 31, 2020”. ####
(2)Effective date **[**[26 U.S.C. 5414 note](/us/usc/t26/s5414)**]** The amendment made by this subsection shall apply to calendar quarters beginning after December 31, 2019. ###
(d)Reduced Rate of Excise Tax on Certain Wine ####
(1)In general Section 5041(c)(8)(A) is amended by striking “January 1, 2020” and inserting “January 1, 2021”. ####
(2)Conforming amendment The heading of section 5041(c)(8) is amended by striking “Special rule for 2018 and 2019” and inserting “Temporary special rule”. ####
(3)Effective date **[**[26 U.S.C. 5041 note](/us/usc/t26/s5041)**]** The amendments made by this subsection shall apply to wine removed after December 31, 2019. ###
(e)Adjustment of Alcohol Content Level for Application of Excise Taxes ####
(1)In general Paragraphs
(1)and
(2)of section 5041(b) are each amended by striking “January 1, 2020” and inserting “January 1, 2021”. ####
(2)Effective date **[**[26 U.S.C. 5041 note](/us/usc/t26/s5041)**]** The amendments made by this subsection shall apply to wine removed after December 31, 2019. ###
(f)Definition of Mead and Low Alcohol by Volume Wine ####
(1)In general Section 5041(h)(3) is amended by striking “December 31, 2019” and inserting “December 31, 2020”. ####
(2)Effective date **[**[26 U.S.C. 5041 note](/us/usc/t26/s5041)**]** The amendment made by this subsection shall apply to wine removed after December 31, 2019. ###
(g)Reduced Rate of Excise Tax on Certain Distilled Spirits ####
(1)In general Section 5001(c)(4) is amended by striking “December 31, 2019” and inserting “December 31, 2020”. ####
(2)Conforming amendment The heading of section 5001(c) is amended by striking “Reduced Rate for 2018 and 2019” and inserting “Temporary Reduced Rate”. ####
(3)Effective date **[**[26 U.S.C. 5001 note](/us/usc/t26/s5001)**]** The amendments made by this subsection shall apply to distilled spirits removed after December 31, 2019. ###
(h)Bulk Distilled Spirits ####
(1)In general Section 5212 is amended by striking “January 1, 2020” and inserting “January 1, 2021”. ####
(2)Effective date **[**[26 U.S.C. 5212 note](/us/usc/t26/s5212)**]** The amendment made by this subsection shall apply to distilled spirits transferred in bond after December 31, 2019. ###
(i)Simplification of Rules Regarding Records, Statements, and Returns ####
(1)In general Section 5555(a) is amended by striking “January 1, 2020” and inserting “January 1, 2021”. ####
(2)Effective date **[**[26 U.S.C. 5555 note](/us/usc/t26/s5555)**]** The amendment made by this subsection shall apply to calendar quarters beginning after December 31, 2019. ###
(j)Technical Correction ####
(1)In general Section 5041(c)(8) is amended by adding at the end the following new subparagraph: > > ##### “(C) Application of certain rules > > Paragraphs
(3)and
(6)shall be applied by substituting ‘paragraph
(1)or (8)’ for ‘paragraph (1)’ each place it appears therein.” > . ####
(2)Effective date **[**[26 U.S.C. 5041 note](/us/usc/t26/s5041)**]** The amendment made by this subsection shall take effect as if included in section 13804 of Public Law 115-97.
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