By Far, Illinois Has Highest Beer Tax Among Neighboring States
Illinois beer drinkers pay far more in excise taxes that its neighbors, according to a state-by-state breakdown.
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Illinois beer drinkers pay far more in excise taxes that its neighbors, according to a state-by-state breakdown.
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