The Feds

[Thomas]

Yes.

A citizen cannot sell ANY alcohol without having a license, which is merely registration to pay taxes on the transaction.

There is a federal tax on all alcohol businesses called an "Occupation Tax" (sounds American?) It was established by executive order during the "no taxes, get government off our backs" Reagan presidency. It's just an annual fee because they want the money--it is in addition to excise and sales taxes on wine.

Politicians are so full of you know what, and so many Americans believe them...



[This message has been edited by foodie (edited 09-16-2004).]