Category Archives: Taxes

Biden on Cusp of Victory; What’s Next for Tariffs, Taxes

Posted on November 5, 2020 by Joel Whitaker

As we went to press, Former Vice President Joe Biden appeared on the cusp of winning the Presidency, having defeated President Donald Trump in overnight election results from Wisconsin.  As we go to press, Biden has 264 Electoral College votes … Continue reading →

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Death of Ginsburg Seen Pushing Craft Tax Bill Action to Year End

Posted on September 21, 2020 by Joel Whitaker

It wasn’t so much the fact that Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg died Friday night that shocked Washington as its timing.  Coming right in the midst of a nasty presidential campaign, amid bitter divisions on many issues — from … Continue reading →

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Bev/Al Coalition: Today is the Day to Call Congress to Support Craft Bev/Al Producers

Posted on September 8, 2020 by Joel Whitaker

Bev/Al leaders are urging industry advocates across the nation to participate in a national Day of Action on today (9/9) by contacting their members of Congress to urge passage of the Craft Beverage Modernization and Tax Reform Act, S.362/H.R. 1175 … Continue reading →

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Oregon Seeks to Extend Distilled Spirits Surcharge

Posted on August 4, 2020 by Joel Whitaker

Officially, the Oregon Liquor Control Commission says it’s seeking “input” on extending teh current 50-cent surcharge on distilled spirits.  Realitically — our opinion — that surcharge is like a temporary government building: It’s never going away.

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Where Are Spirits Taxes Highest? Tax Foundation Has the Answer

Posted on June 17, 2020 by Joel Whitaker

Washington State, by a country mile.  Or maybe more than a mile.  Washington State taxes spirits at $33.22 a gallon, $12 more than No. 2 Oregon and $13.33 more than No. 3 Virginia.  Spirits are taxed the least in Wyoming … Continue reading →

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Senate Panel Calls for Making Alcohol Tax Breaks Permanent

Posted on August 15, 2019 by Joel Whitaker

The temporary tax cuts approved in December 2017 should be made permanent, according to a report by the Senate Finance Committee. In announcing the report, Senate Finance Committee Chairman Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) said: “Taxpayers deserve predictability and clarity, and they … Continue reading →

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