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Experts say modest sin tax hikes won’t ease pressure on SA healthcare system

Health organisations say the latest sin tax increases on alcohol and tobacco are too small to reduce harmful consumption in South Africa The taxes, announced by Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana in the 2026 Budget, rise by about 3.4% in line with inflation …

Gov. DeWine set to give his final State of the State address today

The governor’s state of the state address often serves as a platform for the administration to unveil new programs, or at least concepts of new programs. Last year, DeWine‘s new initiatives ranged from increased “sin” taxes on tobacco and sports betting, …

Karnataka’s Alcohol Tax Revolution: Stronger Drinks to Attract Higher Duty From April 2026

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, while presenting his historic 17th state budget in the Vidhana Soudha on 6 March 2026, announced a sweeping overhaul of the state’s alcohol taxation system. The government has decided to introduce a global-standard …

Could a massive 'sin tax' slow the growth of websites like OnlyFans?

A Florida candidate hoping to succeed Gov. Ron DeSantis has proposed a massive income tax on Floridians who make money from OnlyFans. James Fishback, a Republican vying for his party’s nomination in the August primary, wants to impose a 50% tax on Florida’ …

Opinion | Hey, shoot horses …

Whichever way you look at the budget, it matters little if the cart was before or after the horse. The poor nag can either bolt for the cliff edge or be publicly flogged to death. Sophie’s choice!? It’s common cause that our two most fundamental problems …

Sales tax numbers are lower, but budget director confident in Ohio's financial picture

Total taxes collected by the state last month were down, but with four months left in the fiscal year, Ohio’s budget director isn’t concerned. Preliminary numbers released by the state Office of Budget and Management show auto sales tax receipts for …

A new Chicago liquor tax on alcohol sold in stores now in effect. Here's how it works

A new liquor tax for alcohol sold at retail stores in Chicago is now in effect, which means your beer, wine and other booze may start to cost more. According to the city of Chicago, a new 1.5% tax on liquor officially went into effect Sunday. The tax, …

Jamaica’s new ‘sin’ taxes

Recently, the Government of Jamaica unveiled a significant shift in tax policy, one which the country has not seen in over a decade. New levies have been introduced on sugar-sweetened beverages (SSBs), cigarettes, and alcoholic drinks as part of the 2026…

Sin tax on alcohol and tobacco set to rise

Date: February 26, 2026 UPDATE: The Minister of Finance and Public Enterprises has announced an increment in sin tax for alcohol and tobacco products. It is proposed that excise duties be increased by N$3.39 for all tobacco products, i.e. cigarettes, …

Growing Pains

This article has been updated since it first appeared in print. By almost every measure, Michael Carter Jr. is the perfect candidate to kick off Virginia’s new retail marketplace for cannabis. An 11th-generation Black farmer from Virginia’s Orange County, …

N.S. breweries react to looming federal alcohol tax hike

State Lawmaker Uses Trump Logic to Defend Massive Alcohol Tax Increase

Watching President Donald Trump’s State of the Union, it struck me that his rhetoric is eerily similar to that of freshman state Representative Jamie Jackson, a Democrat representing House district 41. Trump argues that tariffs aren’t taxes and that …

Here is how much Godongwana has raised tax on alcohol and cigarettes  

The increase in excise duty could see the government collect an extra R640 million on spirits alone. Minister of Finance Enoch Godongwana has said that raising certain taxes is “unavoidable”. One of those inevitable taxes is excise duties on alcohol and …

OnlyFans’ Sophie Rain Poses in Daring String Bikini Amid Sin Tax Controversy

Sophie Rain drew a lot of attention lately when she shared a photo of herself in a black bikini on Instagram. The OnlyFans star has been making headlines in recent months thanks to her claims of making $101 million on the subscription service and for her …

Budget 2026 | Sin taxes go up, how much more will you pay for cigarettes and alcohol?

Home/News/Budget 2026 | Sin taxes go up, how much more will you pay for cigarettes and alcohol? News 47 seconds ago Akheel Sewsunker 1 minute read Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana said, in his budget speech for 2026/27 that increases in sin …

Wine industry warns sin tax hikes could threaten jobs and production

JOHANNESBURG - South Africa’s wine industry has warned that increases in sin taxes could place pressure on producers, potentially threatening jobs and encouraging illicit alcohol trade. Sin taxes are partly intended to discourage excessive alcohol and …

Budget Speech 2026: R20b VAT hike withdrawn, but sin taxes and fuel levies climb

The 2026 Budget Speech has given taxpayers some relief as Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana announced that government has withdrawn the R20b tax increase for Value Added Tax (VAT). SANews reports that, tabling the 2026 Budget in Parliament today, …

Godongwana announces fuel levy and sin tax hikes

It's an improvement from 4.8% that government estimated in its 2025 Budget. He says the deficit will fall to 4% in the 2026/27 financial year and 3.1% the year after. Godongwana tabled the national budget in Parliament on Wednesday afternoon.   He …

Budget 2026 | Treasury offers personal tax relief, but raises sin taxes

Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana has raised 'sin' and fuel taxes, but also provided inflation-linked relief for personal income taxpayers in the 2026 National Budget. Personal income tax brackets and rebates will be fully adjusted for inflation, …