Commentary: Is it time for California to increase alcohol taxes? Although Californians’ overall tax burden is among the nation’s highest, the state’s taxes on alcoholic beverages are among the lowest
expects alcohol taxes to generate just $440 million next year, a minuscule share of the $232.4 billion the state expects to collect from taxpayers of all stripes.for the liquor industry, and other interest groups during the pre- and post-World War II era.
Samish protected the liquor industry by getting the Legislature to enact so-called “fair trade laws” that locked liquor prices into law and also to impose minimal taxes on liquor sales.By clicking subscribe, you agree to share your email address with CalMatters to receive marketing, updates, and other emails.Although Samish is long gone, having been convicted on federal charges and died in 1974, the low liquor taxes he lodged into law remain largely intact.
Citing that report and other data, San Rafael-based Alcohol Justice is asking Newsom to double alcohol taxes in his revised 2023-24 budget.
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