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| Musky
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- 220 U.S. representatives in Congress have co-sponsored legislation that would roll back the federal beer tax.
The legislation would reduce the beer tax from $18 a barrel to $9 a barrel. Congress doubled the excise tax on beer in 1990 as part of a package of luxury taxes that was intended to help pay down the federal deficit.
U.S. Rep. Phil English, R-Pa., is the chief sponsor of the legislation. English said he was surprised to learn that Congress had repealed every tax increase in the 1990 package except for the tax on beer.
"Congress has provided relief for those who purchase mink coats, luxury cars, private airplanes and yachts. Yet, 'Joe Six-Pack' still has to pay a tax on beer," English told the news media.
Beer industry groups estimate beer buyers pay 32 cents in direct federal taxes on every six-pack. Additionally, consumers pay an average of 18 cents in direct state and local taxes.
English said his beer tax bill has bipartisan support.
Democrat Rep. Rosa DeLauro, from Connecticut's 3rd District, said she did not sign on to the legislation because of the budget deficit. She said legislation that reduces revenue should be considered only if it also reduces spending in the federal budget.
The beer bill is held up in the House Ways and Means Committee, where it has been since March. If nothing happens this fall, English said, he expects that Congress will revisit the beer tax next year.
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| One thing I have noticed,, it's always democrats that "say" there for joe 6 pack but in reality it seems they always vote for more and more taxes. I was taught a long time ago,,, watch what people "DO",, not what they "SAY".
A hypothetical,,, If there were 10 different tax increases proposed, how many of them would the majority,, (dems in the senate),,, be voted down??? My wild guess,,, 0,, Zippo,, nada [:((] |
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| I have a beer now and again, and really don't think 32 cents will make much difference to me. $3, now that would be cool.[:praise:] |
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| How could you delete that anon post? I just about spit coffee all over my keyboard when I read that. LOL
Yes, not much of a price break when you consider that “life is too short to drink cheap beer”. I always splurge for the good stuff. Only in college did I utilize the advantage of returnable bottle furniture.
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| This thread is about a TAX.
I think we all agree that responsible consumption of alcohol is a VERY important issue.
If one chooses to not drink at all as is the choice of many, then the tax has absolutely no effect on them at all.[:bigsmile:] |
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