Data: Tax Foundation; Map: Alex Fitzpatrick/Axios. Note: For off-premise sales of out-of-state 4.7% ABV beer sold in 12 oz. containers
Utah's unusual alcohol laws include one of the nation's highest beer tax rates, a new analysis shows.
Why it matters: Revenue from Utah's beer tax goes toward alcoholic beverage enforcement, treatment and education, per the Utah State Tax Commission.
By the numbers: At about 43 cents per gallon, Utah has the 12th highest beer tax in the U.S., per an analysis by the Tax Foundation, a Washington, D.C.-based think tank.
Tennessee ($1.29), Alaska ($1.07) and Hawai'i ($0.93) have the highest overall state taxes on beer.
Wyoming ($0.02), Missouri ($0.06) and Wisconsin ($0.07) have the lowest.
How it works: The group calculated total state taxes imposed on off-premises sales of 4.7% ABV beer in 12 oz. containers imported from outside the state.