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$0.02
$0.02 -- excise tax per can for West Virginia malt- and sugar-based RTDs (2023)
In West Virginia, the excise tax rate for malt- and sugar-based beverages with 6% ABV is $0.02 per 12-ounce can.
- Rate applies to 6% ABV beverages in 12-ounce cans
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$0.02
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Currency Usd
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2023
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US
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75
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60
Citation Chain
20
Independence
30
Methodology
45
Freshness
95
Source
Distilled Spirits Council of the United States
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https://www.bevlogic.com/the-mixed-up-classification-and-taxation-of-rtds/ ↗
Source Article
The Mixed-up Classification and Taxation of RTDs | BevLogic
Ready-to-drink beverages are having a heyday in the United States. The ready-to-drink (RTD) category grew more than any other spirits category in 2022, and the RTD category value is expected to reach $11.6 billion through 2026. Such strong sales are causing some states to reconsider how to best clas…
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Distilled Spirits Council of the United States
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Tax rate cited from the Distilled Spirits Council of the United States
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IndustryBeverage
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West Virginia malt- and sugar-based RTDs: $0.02 excise tax per can. Source: Distilled Spirits Council of the United States (2023). Via Lighthouse Intelligence -- https://lighthousedata.io/data/wv-malt-rtd-tax-rate
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