Tax Audit Division

The Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau’s (TTB’s) Tax Audit Division was created in 2001 and announced to the regulated industries by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms (ATF) in its November 2001 Alcohol and Tobacco Newsletter. The announcement described an organization that would audit taxpayers with annual tax liability greater than $250,000 and benefit the industries by leveling the playing field for all taxpayers. Read more.

Mission

Our mission is to verify the proper payment of alcohol, tobacco, firearms and ammunition excise taxes and ensure compliance with laws and regulations by taxpayers in a manner that protects the revenue, protects the consumer, and promotes voluntary compliance.

Functions

The Tax Audit Division is responsible for auditing taxpayers for compliance with the Internal Revenue Code and other laws and regulations. The staff plans, coordinates, and conducts audits of taxpayers and assists other initiatives as requested to support TTB's Strategic Plan.

The Tax Audit Division works directly with taxpayers that are being audited. If you have a general question regarding excise tax or other compliance information please contact the National Revenue Center at 1-877-882-3277 or e-mail at: ttbquestions@ttb.treas.gov. Or you may visit our Frequently Asked Questions page