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A look at taxes generated by the sale of alcohol
The sale of alcohol generates large amounts of tax revenue for states and the federal government.
The sale of alcohol generates large amounts of tax revenue for states and the federal government.
The most recent national statistics on revenues from taxes and fees on alcohol are from 2006.
Federal Tax Revenue
- Distilled Spirits: $4.6 billion
- Wine: $877 million
- Beer: $3.7 billion
State Tax Revenue
- Distilled Spirits: $5.7 billion
- Wine: $1.6 billion
- Beer: $5.4 billion
Local Tax Revenue
- Distilled Spirits: $529 million
- Wine: $219 million
- Beer: $1.09 billion
Source: Distilled Spirits Council of the United States
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