I think most of the residents in Illinois know that nothing comes for free; there are always taxes and fees on everything, so how much extra do they pay when it comes time to purchase alcohol? How Much Do You Pay in Taxes For Alcohol In The State Of Illinois? Do you know what the taxes are for that alcohol? The next time you raise a toast with Illinois-produced beer, wine or spirits, there’s more in the glass than the drink itself: local jobs, state taxes and economic activity that reaches well beyond breweries, wineries and distilleries. Sales tax - $1.39 per gallon (14th in U.S.)Jobs - 46,761Salaries - $3.70 billionImpact - $11.72 billionTaxes - $331.31 millionThe stats for liquor in Illinois...Taxes - $8.55 per gallon (20th in U.S.)Jobs - 85,000Impact - $10.1 billion