Same alcoholic beverage, 50 different tax bills

National

Choropleth map showing state alcohol tax rates (distilled spirits tax per gallon) across the U.S. States are shaded in varying purple tones, indicating tax rates ranging from $7 to more than $36 per gallon. Darker shades represent higher tax rates, with states like Washington, Oregon and Virginia reflecting the highest rates.

State taxes on distilled spirits

Note: Rates are those on the sale of 40% alcohol by volume distilled spirits sold in 750mL containers. Federal taxes not included. As control states, Wyoming and New Hampshire effectively do not tax. Data: taxfoundation.org; Chart: Brad Jennings/Axios

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Same alcoholic beverage, 50 different tax bills