sakkomaksu
Sakkomaksu is a beer tax levied in Finland, introduced in 2010 as a substitute for the value-added tax (VAT) on beer. The tax was implemented to stabilize the market and prevent the competitive price discounting that had been occasioned by the change in VAT rates.
Sakkomaksu is charged at the wholesale level by the Finnish Tax Administration. The rate of the tax
The purpose of sakkomaksu is to level the playing field for Finnish breweries and prevent Finnish beer
The rates of sakkomaksu have varied over time. In 2020, the tax rate was 3.68% on most
Sakkomaksu has been the subject of some debate among Finnish beer enthusiasts, who argue that the tax