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Why is beer not taxed as food?
I noticed on my receipt today that, in Virginia, the beer I bought was taxed with the 5% state sales tax as opposed to the 2.5% food tax. I was just curious as to why beer is not considered food for tax purposes, whereas soft drinks such as Pepsi and Coke, which I never drink with a meal, are taxed with the "food tax?"
7 Answers
- ?Lv 71 decade agoFavorite Answer
It's ridiculous. Beer has all the major food groups. You've got your hops, maybe rice or corn, some yeast - viola! - a balanced meal.
- Umboo LunQuayLv 61 decade ago
Most "Drugs" such as Cigarettes, Beer, Wine, Spirits are mostly taxed at the highest rate.
Beer is not considered as a food, but an Alcoholic beverage.
I Disagree with this and feel beer should be taxed as a food - considering its colour and flavour.
- david hLv 61 decade ago
Because beer is classed as a luxury food stuff and not a necessity.
It also get the goverment more money.
- Anonymous1 decade ago
Beer requires more energy from municipalities like police.
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- Anonymous1 decade ago
it's an extra tax placed on alcoholic products... much like tobacco taxes
