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TTB F 5120.17, the Report of Wine Premises Operations: monthly, quarterly or annual

Which operations report your winery files, how often, and when it is due.

Checked Oct 28, 2026Sources linked belowGeneral information, not legal advice

Form
TTB F 5120.17, Report of Wine Premises Operations
How often
Monthly by default. Quarterly if you file quarterly tax returns and expect no more than 60,000 gallons of wine to account for in any quarter. Annual if you file annual tax returns and expect no more than 20,000 gallons in any month.
Due
On or before the 15th day of the month after the reporting period ends
How to switch
Note it in the Remarks section (Part X) of your report for the prior period
Where
Pay.gov or paper
Rule
27 CFR 24.300(g)

Next due dates

  • Monthly, October 2026: due Nov 15, 2026 (a Sunday; file early)
  • Quarterly, Oct–Dec 2026: due Fri, Jan 15, 2027
  • Annual, 2026: due Fri, Jan 15, 2027

Rules people miss

  • Monthly filers who expect no inventory change or reportable activity can attach a statement and stop filing until activity resumes (27 CFR 24.300(g)(3)).
  • The report is due even in a period with no tax due on the 5000.24.
  • Keep the records behind the report for at least 3 years (27 CFR 24.300(d)).
How Vintners Desk handles this. We reconcile your records each period, prepare the reports and the tax return together, send them for your approval and submit them under your limited 5000.8. See the service and price or get started.

Related

Sources

Checked Oct 28, 2026. Rules change; always confirm with the current regulation or TTB before you rely on a date.

  1. 27 CFR 24.300 (wine premises records and reports)
  2. TTB: Due dates for operational reports
  3. TTB G 2023-14: Eligibility to file excise returns and wine operations reports annually

Questions

When is the report due?

On or before the 15th day of the month after the reporting period ends, per TTB’s operational-reports page.

Can you file it for me?

Yes. After you approve it, we submit it under your limited TTB F 5000.8. You can also file it yourself for free in Pay.gov.

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