The Onorato Tax
Well Danny finally took a bite at my wallet last night. The Onorato Tax was coined by residents of Allegheny County for County Executive Dan Onorato. People are outraged by a 10% tax being charged on all alcoholic beverages sold in Allegheny County (Beer distributors are exempt). The tax was told to the public as a way to help out the money hog of a Port Authority we have as rates increased and routes decreased. Well guess what, this money is now going to a fund for general county operations! So on top of the already 81% tax that we pay on beer in this state you will now have an additional 10% to bring it to 91% tax you’re paying. Dan doesn’t see a problem with it.
What’s the big deal? Bars and restaurants have already noticed a decline in tips and amounts of products ordered. Brewers such as Scott Smith at East End and the guys at the Church Brew Works will have to tax since they serve alcohol on site.
We have been speaking out against this tax on SIDT for a couple of months now and will continue to help out where we can to have this stopped. Our favorite whipping boy has turned out to be Mike Seate from the Pittsburgh Tribune Review who thinks beer should be drank out of red cups, has no problem with the tax and thinks that bars/restaurants should lower their already just above profit prices to off balance the tax.
To find out more go to stopdrinktax.com
