Cook County Beverage Tax 2017

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Cook County, Illinois, has a new beverage tax in place as of August 2, 2017. The tax applies to all sugar- and artificially sweetened beverages, as well as to liquor, wine, and beer. The tax is levied at a rate of $.01 per ounce. For example, a 12-ounce can of soda would be taxed at …

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Cook County Sugary Drink Tax

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Cook County, Illinois, is set to become the latest jurisdiction to levy a tax on sugary drinks. The new tax, which will go into effect on July 1, will add a penny per ounce to the cost of all sugary drinks, including sodas, sports drinks and fruit juices. Supporters of the tax say that it …

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