Beer Permit Privilege Tax

Authority. T.C.A. § 57-5-104.

Description. This is an annual privilege tax in the amount of $100 paid by any person, firm, corporation, joint-stock company, syndicate or association engaged in selling, distributing, storing or manufacturing beer. The tax is to be paid on January 1 to the county or city in which the business is located. For businesses located in the county outside any incorporated municipality the tax is collected by the county clerk, and for businesses located inside a municipality the tax is collected by the official designated by the city. The county or city may use these funds for any public purpose. T.C.A. § 57‑5‑104.