Beer taxes
Jun 7, 2017 | 8:02 pm
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Beer taxes
Interesting article showing the wide disparity in beer taxes by state. If I lived in Tenn, I might just switch to booze full time.
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Jun 7, 2017 | 9:31 pm
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Interesting article showing the wide disparity in beer taxes by state. If I lived in Tenn, I might just switch to booze full time.
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I suspect TN (and much if not all the rest of the South) is the same way.
Jun 8, 2017 | 10:30 am
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Interesting NC comes in at #8 . Unfortunately switching to some other alcohol doesn't work either - NC is an ABC Store state and they certainly don't cut us any favors there - they'll collect their alcohol tax whatever type you choose!
I suspect TN (and much if not all the rest of the South) is the same way.
I suspect TN (and much if not all the rest of the South) is the same way.
Jun 8, 2017 | 10:33 am
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PA has the horrible state store system, although beer (not wine) is sold at private beer distributors (who can sell soft drinks, potato chips, pretzels, and not much else).
Jun 8, 2017 | 2:09 pm
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Yes, I remember stopping in one years ago and being forced to buy a case of something I wished to try. It was awful and I ended up flying home with 21 cans of beer in my suitcase.
Jun 8, 2017 | 8:08 pm
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Ugh, let's not talk about PA. They are starting to improve, as you can now buy 6-packs at select grocery stores and convenience stores.
Jun 8, 2017 | 10:17 pm
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Interesting NC comes in at #8 . Unfortunately switching to some other alcohol doesn't work either - NC is an ABC Store state and they certainly don't cut us any favors there - they'll collect their alcohol tax whatever type you choose!
I suspect TN (and much if not all the rest of the South) is the same way.
I suspect TN (and much if not all the rest of the South) is the same way.
Glad my home state of TX is pretty close to the middle. I'll take it!
Something not mentioned in the article, is in states like NY that have a bottle/can deposit, you might as well add that at a tax, because it's not like a visitor is going to find the relevant return location.
Jun 8, 2017 | 10:23 pm
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Jun 9, 2017 | 2:14 pm
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I have heard it said more than once: Florida is the only state where the further north you go, the deeper in the south you are.
Jun 9, 2017 | 2:15 pm
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Jun 9, 2017 | 6:47 pm
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No, the tax would be double as a good Baptist would think you should be at church, not buying beer.
I, of course, am a very good baptist, which is different than a good baptist. I drink wine instead of beer.
I, of course, am a very good baptist, which is different than a good baptist. I drink wine instead of beer.