| In Georgia, beer is taxed at every level.
The combined state and local excise taxes are the third
highest
in the United States. For each case of beer sold, local governments
collect $1.20, the state collects $1.08 and the federal
government
collects $1.30. Sales tax, of course, is added at the checkout
counter. Wholesalers bear all administrative costs of collecting
and remitting taxes to more than 500 local jurisdictions
monthly.
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Taxes make up almost one-third of the price of
every beer in Georgia. |
