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Summary of
findings (dollars
in millions)
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2013
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2014
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Difference
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Gross sales of alcoholic beverages by
liquor stores
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$ 316.5
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$ 358.8
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+ 13.4 %
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Net taxable sales of alcoholic beverages
by liquor stores
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$ 289.9
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$ 136.5
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- 52.9 %
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Sales tax collected and remitted by
liquor stores
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$ 20.3
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$ 9.6
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- 52.7 %
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Excise tax on sales by wholesalers to
liquor stores*
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$ 10.1
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$ 15.6
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+ 54.5 %
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Figures are rounded and are for calendar
year.
* Wholesalers/distributors pay excise tax
on alcoholic beverages they sell, net of inventory, to liquor stores.
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Friday, May 1, 2015
Report on sale, taxation of alcoholic beverages
The Division of Taxation today posted its annual report on the sale and taxation of alcoholic beverages.
