Excise

Craft Brewers Association of Nova Scotia Welcomes Federal Changes to Alcohol Excise Duty

Ottawa is capping and cutting in half the excise duty on alcohol, a move welcomed by the president of the Craft Brewers Association of Nova Scotia. The reduction in excise duty is expected to provide much-needed support and relief to the industry, particularly in Nova Scotia, where the sector has faced significant difficulties.

Australian Distillers Urge Government to Halt Spirit Excise Increases

Distillers in Australia are urging the federal government to halt increases in spirit excise for two years, stating that the tax burden is becoming unbearable for small and emerging distilleries. The excise on spirits has surged by 15% over the…