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Chicago introduces 1.5 percent liquor tax on retail alcohol purchases starting Sunday

Chicago residents purchasing alcohol from local liquor stores will see a new tax added to their bills starting Sunday, as the city implements a revised taxation system on retail liquor sales. The Chicago Department of Finance confirmed that a 1.5 percent liquor tax will officially take effect after a two-month delay that was granted to allow retailers additional time to update billing systems and prepare for the change. The new Chicago liquor tax replaces the previous structure that

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Chicago introduces 1.5 percent liquor tax on retail alcohol purchases starting Sunday

Chicago residents purchasing alcohol from local liquor stores will see a new tax added to their bills starting Sunday, as the city implements a revised taxation system on retail liquor sales. The Chicago Department of Finance confirmed that a 1.5 percent liquor tax will officially take effect after a two-month delay that was granted to allow retailers additional time to update billing systems and prepare for the change. The new Chicago liquor tax replaces the previous structure that

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Chicago introduces 1.5 percent liquor tax on retail alcohol purchases starting Sunday

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Chicago introduces 1.5 percent liquor tax on retail alcohol purchases starting Sunday

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