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State Booze Tax Brews Trouble for Florida Retailers
An inventory tax on retailers’ alcohol stock threatens to raise roughly $8 million to $10 million, far above early estimates. The Florida Restaurant Association calls the levy double taxation and seeks simultaneous appellate hearings as court fights continue. Local merchants contend the tax is retroactive and undermines Gov. Graham’s schools package while the injunction on collection remains in force.
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Ingrid Kreis
Florida Restaurant Association
Circuit Court of
Hillsborough County
State Department of Business Regulation
Division of Alcoholic Beverages and Tobacco
Lois Kostroski
The
FRA
Tampa
Kostroski
Bob Graham
Graham