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NJ S701
NJ S701Reduces alcoholic beverage tax rate on cider and low-percentage alcohol by volume liquors.
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Introduced
01/11/2022
01/11/2022
In Committee
01/11/2022
01/11/2022
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/08/2024
01/08/2024
Introduced Session
2022-2023 Regular Session
Bill Summary
This bill reduces the alcoholic beverage tax rate on cider and low-percentage alcohol by volume (ABV) liquors so that they match the tax rate for beer. Under current law governing the excise tax on alcoholic beverages, cider is taxed at $0.15 a gallon and beer is taxed at $0.12 a gallon. This bill reduces the rate on cider to $0.12 a gallon to match the tax rate for beer. Low-percentage ABV liquors, such as canned cocktails, are currently taxed at the rate for liquor, which is $5.50 a gallon. Under the bill, liquors with lower than 9.9 percent ABV are to be taxed at $0.12 a gallon to match the tax rate for beer.
AI Summary
This bill reduces the alcoholic beverage tax rate on cider and low-percentage alcohol by volume (ABV) liquors, such as canned cocktails, to match the tax rate for beer. Specifically, the bill lowers the tax rate on cider from $0.15 per gallon to $0.12 per gallon, aligning it with the beer tax rate. Additionally, the bill sets the tax rate for liquors with less than 9.9% ABV at $0.12 per gallon, down from the standard liquor tax rate of $5.50 per gallon. These changes aim to equalize the tax treatment of these lower-alcohol beverages with beer.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Senate Law and Public Safety Hearing (10:00 5/19/2022 Committee Room 10, 3rd Floor, State House Annex, Trenton, NJ) (on 05/19/2022)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2022/S701 |
| BillText | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/Bills/2022/S1000/701_I1.HTM |
| Bill | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/Bills/2022/S1000/701_I1.PDF |
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