13 - Sunday, July 24, 1988 - North Shore News

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NEWS phato Cindy Bellamy 922-1123

We don’t suppose that anyone feels
“welcome” at the thought of entering the 52%
tax bracket. But the truth is, every time you
open a beer, that’s how much of it is going to
Federal and Provincial taxes.

In fact, 52% is the national average. Since
the recent provincial tax hike here in British
Columbia, we're actually paying more than 56%,
which is one of the highest rates anywhere in
the free world.

To get specific, of the $10.80* Canadians
pay for 12 bottles of domestic beer, $5.62 goes to
Federal and Provincial taxes, $2.31 is spent
on production, $1.08 on labour, 86¢ on sales and
distribution and 76¢ goes to packaging and
recycling, The brewer makes 17¢ profit on the
case, or 1.4¢ per bottle

We think beer taxes are already too high
and snould be kept from climbing higher. And we

wanted you to know the facts, so that next time
anyone suggests mising taxes on beer, you can ask
yourself what's fair.

* Prices may vary by brind and reytion.

IF YOU THINK THE TAX ON BEER 1S UNFAIR.
LET US KNOW.

Wed like to hear your opinion. If you believe 52% tax on beer is
already tou high and you'd like Co see something done about keepe
ing it from climbing higher please fillin this form and send it to us.

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a. Postal Code

Mail this form to: The Brewers of Canada
PO. Box 2518, Burnaby
British Columbia VAC 929