Liquor Excise Taxes

The liquor excise tax reports show statistical summaries of liquor excise taxes reported on the DR 0442 by filing period and licensing fees revenue collected monthly by accounting period, starting with the January 2016 report. Previous reports show filing and collections data both grouped by the filing period.

Liquor excise taxes are levied on manufacturers/wholesalers of alcoholic beverages that are sold, offered for sale, or used in the state. Because liquor excise taxes are required to be collected by the manufacturer/wholesaler, and not individual retailers, only statewide information is available.

Current Liquor Excise Tax Rates

3.2% Beer	8¢/gallon
Malt Liquor (Beer)	8¢/gallon
Spirituous Liquors	60.26¢/liter
Hard Cider	8¢/gallon
Wine ¹	7.33¢/liter
Winery Grape/Produce Tax	$10/ton
¹Surcharges: 1¢ for all wine. In addition, a graduated annual rate of 5¢, 3¢, and 1¢ is collected on all Colorado wine based on the amount produced.

2016

January Excel, PDF
February Excel, PDF
March Excel, PDF
April Excel, PDF
May Excel, PDF
June Excel, PDF
July Excel, PDF
August Excel, PDF
September Excel, PDF
October Excel, PDF
November Excel, PDF
December Excel, PDF

2015

January
February
March
April
May
June
July
August Updated November 3, 2016
September
October Updated February 22, 2017
November
December

2014

2013

2012

2011

2010

For reports from previous years or inquiries regarding the liquor excise tax reports, please contact the Office of Research and Analysis.