l Alcohol taxes and fees can raise millions, and potentially billions, of new revenue for states and the federal government, through which many new jobs can be created – jobs that will promote health and wellbeing for all residents.
l The relatively minor drops in consumption from higher taxes can save government money in costs (such as health care) from the problems caused by alcohol use.
l The Maryland legislature voted to increase the retail sales tax on alcoholic beverages from 6% to 9%, starting in July 2011. Despite claims by the Distilled Spirits Council of the United States (DISCUS), the tax increase did not cause a substantial drop in consumption. The net increase in tax revenue, even with the minor drop in consumption resulting from the tax increase, is estimated at $38 million annually.7, 8
l Alcohol taxes and fees can raise millions, and potentially billions, of new revenue for states and the federal government, through which many new jobs can be created – jobs that will promote health and wellbeing for all residents.l The relatively minor drops in consumption from higher taxes can save government money in costs (such as health care) from the problems caused by alcohol use.l The Maryland legislature voted to increase the retail sales tax on alcoholic beverages from 6% to 9%, starting in July 2011. Despite claims by the Distilled Spirits Council of the United States (DISCUS), the tax increase did not cause a substantial drop in consumption. The net increase in tax revenue, even with the minor drop in consumption resulting from the tax increase, is estimated at $38 million annually.7, 8
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