GOV. BUSH REPEALS ALCOHOL TAX TO HELP FLORIDA TOURISM

Gov. Jeb Bush signed a bill that repeals the on-premise beverage alcohol tax in Florida.

DISCUS estimates that by reducing the tax burden, the repeal could result in “$30 million in new economic activity in the state and potentially create 400 new jobs for Florida’s considerable hospitality industry.”

“Florida’s restaurants, bars, hotels and tourist attractions are going to get a much-needed break with the repeal of these regressive taxes,” said DISCUS VP Jay Hibbard. “Lower taxes stimulate the economy – which creates jobs.”