How do state and local alcohol taxes work? Q.How do state and local alcohol taxes work? A.Alcohol taxes are selective sales taxes on the purchase of alcohol. Most states levy the tax as an amount per unit sold (i.e., per gallon of beer, wine, or liquor). State and local governments collected a combined $8.2 billion in revenue from alcohol taxes in 2021. Read more about How do state and local alcohol taxes work?
How do state and local soda taxes work? Q.How do state and local soda taxes work? A.A "soda tax" is generally imposed as a per ounce excise tax on drinks sweetened with sugar. No state currently levies taxes on soda alone, but a few localities do. Read more about How do state and local soda taxes work?
How do state and local cigarette and vaping taxes work? Q.How do state and local cigarette and vaping taxes work? A.State and local governments levy taxes on various tobacco products, including cigarettes, chewing and smokeless tobacco (often referred to as "other tobacco products"), and vaping products. State and local governments collected a combined $19 billion in revenue from tobacco taxes in 2021. Read more about How do state and local cigarette and vaping taxes work?