New Liquor Tax Hits Chicagoans

Chicago’s off-premise liquor tax is finally here, and it’s not going to make your happy hour any happier. After a brief postponement, the tax is now in effect, which means you’ll be paying more for your booze.

What You Need to Know

The tax won’t break the bank, but it’s still an added expense. It’s not like Chicagoans don’t already pay enough in taxes, but hey, what’s a few extra bucks for a bottle of wine or a six-pack, right? It’s worth noting that this tax was supposed to start earlier, but it got pushed back. Now that it’s here, don’t expect it to go away anytime soon.