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What is the tax rate for sweetened beverages using high fructose corn syrup?
What is the tax rate for sweetened beverages using high fructose corn syrup?
Which beverages are exempt from the tax?
Which beverages are exempt from the tax?
What is the tax rate for sweetened beverages using purely caloric sweeteners?
What is the tax rate for sweetened beverages using purely caloric sweeteners?
What is the tax rate for sweetened beverages using purely non-caloric sweeteners?
What is the tax rate for sweetened beverages using purely non-caloric sweeteners?
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What is the tax rate for sweetened beverages using a mix of caloric and non-caloric sweeteners?
What is the tax rate for sweetened beverages using a mix of caloric and non-caloric sweeteners?
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Study Notes
Tax Rates on Sweetened Beverages
- Sweetened beverages containing high fructose corn syrup are subject to a specific tax rate.
- Beverages that are exempt from the sweetened beverage tax may include unsweetened drinks, certain milk products, and 100% fruit or vegetable juices.
- The tax rate for beverages sweetened with purely caloric sweeteners, such as sugar and honey, differs from those using high fructose corn syrup.
- Drinks employing solely non-caloric sweeteners, like aspartame or sucralose, have their own designated tax rate.
- Beverages that combine both caloric and non-caloric sweeteners are typically taxed at a different rate than those using only one type.
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Test your knowledge on the rate and base of tax for sweetened beverages. Discover the specific tax rates and exemptions for different types of sweeteners. Get ready to assess your understanding of the tax regulations effective from January 1, 2018.
