State advances bill that would add 4% fee to all alcohol sales
Kentucky is one step closer to getting a 4%-plus tax on all alcohol and THC beverages in the state under House Bill 9, formerly House Bill 612. The bill would impose an additional 4% state regulatory license fee on gross receipts. Essentially, if passed, it would be an extra 4%…
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