The Washington State Legislature is currently considering a revenue package that includes a temporary increase in the beer tax. Here is some information about beer taxes from a prevention point of view.
From the Marin Institute:
Alcohol Tax FAQ
Neglected and Outdated Beer Taxes
Charge for Harm - Taxes and Fees
From AlcoholPolicyMD.com:
Americans Overwhelmingly Support Increase in State Alcohol Tax
From the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention:
Underage Drinking fact sheet lists increasing alcohol excise taxes as a strategy for reducing underage drinking.
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Beer taxes
Lately, I've received a lot of information about increasing taxes on beer. Increasing the cost of alcohol has proven to reduce underage drinking. Lawmakers are looking at beer taxes as a way to generate revenue during these difficult economic times.
Here are some links about beer taxes:
-- The Marin Institute recently release an online alcohol tax and fee calculator to assist lawmakers looking for new revenue. According to the calculator, "The Washington beer excise tax was last changed in 1997 and has lost 25% of its value. If the tax had kept pace with inflation, instead of $0.25 per gallon, it would now be $0.35 per gallon."
-- According to JoinTogether, Senate lawmakers are looking at raising the federal tax on beer and soft drinks as part of a funding package for national healthcare reform.
-- New Jersey's National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence has launched a media and advocacy campaign that includes a proposal to increase the state's beer tax to raise money for treatment services.
Here are some links about beer taxes:
-- The Marin Institute recently release an online alcohol tax and fee calculator to assist lawmakers looking for new revenue. According to the calculator, "The Washington beer excise tax was last changed in 1997 and has lost 25% of its value. If the tax had kept pace with inflation, instead of $0.25 per gallon, it would now be $0.35 per gallon."
-- According to JoinTogether, Senate lawmakers are looking at raising the federal tax on beer and soft drinks as part of a funding package for national healthcare reform.
-- New Jersey's National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence has launched a media and advocacy campaign that includes a proposal to increase the state's beer tax to raise money for treatment services.
Beer taxes
On April 2 I wrote about how some states are considering raising alcohol taxes as a way to raise revenues. Alcohol taxes are a proven way to reduce underage drinking.
If you're interested in knowing how Washington's beer taxes compare to those in other states, here is a link that compares tax rates for beer, cigarettes, sales, and gas: http://articles.moneycentral.msn.com/Taxes/Advice/TheBestAndWorstStatesForTaxes.aspx.
In the northwest, Oregon is considering increasing beer taxes. Click here for a link to their bill.
If you're interested in knowing how Washington's beer taxes compare to those in other states, here is a link that compares tax rates for beer, cigarettes, sales, and gas: http://articles.moneycentral.msn.com/Taxes/Advice/TheBestAndWorstStatesForTaxes.aspx.
In the northwest, Oregon is considering increasing beer taxes. Click here for a link to their bill.
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