H.R. 777 (112th): Small Distillery Excise Tax Act of 2011

Introduced:
Feb 17, 2011 (112th Congress, 2011–2013)
Sponsor:
Rep. Maurice Hinchey [D-NY22]
Status:
Died (Referred to Committee)

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Status

This bill was introduced on February 17, 2011, in a previous session of Congress, but was not enacted.

Progress
Introduced Feb 17, 2011
Referred to Committee Feb 17, 2011
Cosponsors
15 cosponsors (9D, 6R) (show)
Committees

House Ways and Means

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Full Title

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to reduce the rate of tax on distilled spirits produced by small producers.

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Last updated Feb 17, 2011.
4 pages

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2/17/2011--Introduced.
Small Distillery Excise Tax Act of 2011 - Amends the Internal Revenue Code to allow small distilled spirits producers a credit against the excise tax on distilled spirits equal to 80% of the otherwise applicable tax on the first 65,000 of proof gallons of distilled spirits produced in or imported into the United States. Defines "small distilled spirits producer" as any person who produces not more than 100,000 proof gallons of distilled spirits during the calendar year.

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