Alcohol Justice

Use this tool to estimate new annual revenue from an alcohol tax or fee increase in your state.
Methodology and FAQ


Step 1: Select State, D.C., or U.S. from the drop down menu.

The Louisiana beer excise tax was last changed in 1948 and has lost 89% of its value. If the tax had kept pace with inflation, instead of 0.40 per gallon, it would now be $0.00 per gallon.

Step 2: Enter tax or fee increase for one or more alcohol categories.
(e.g., Enter a ten-cent tax or fee increase for beer as 0.1 in the box under “Beer”.)

Beer
Tax Increase $
Wine
Tax Increase $
Spirits
Tax Increase $

 

Step 3: Select a unit of measurement.

12 oz. Drink.
Liter
Gallon
31 Gallon Barrel
5 oz. Drink.
Liter
Gallon
31 Gallon Barrel
1.5 oz. Drink.
Liter
Gallon
31 Gallon Barrel

 

Step 4: Click the Calculate button!

CALCULATE