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Members Gain Relief from SOT Tax

The suspension of the Special Occupational Tax (SOT) will allow every liquor licenses holder in SD to see a $750 savings over the next three years. For many of you that is considerably more that the cost of a membership to the Association. We are proud to say that members across the state and nation have made a significant difference!

Many thanks to everyone who made phone calls and communicated to Senators Daschle and Johnson asking for support to including a suspension of the Special Occupational Tax in the Jumpstart Our American Business (JOBS).

President Bush signed the Jumpstart Our Business Strength Bill (HR 4250) on Friday, October 22. Under the bill's language, the collection of the tax would be suspended from July 1, 2005 through June 30, 2008.

Again, congratulations go out to the many LBDSD members and ABL states that made it a top priority to communicate to legislators about the importance of SOT suspension. It is clear that those contacts made a difference in the inclusion of this tax relief in the final version of the legislation.

Presidents Message

  I hope everyone has had a Happy and filling Thanksgiving. I would also like to wish everyone a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. And in the spirit of giving, I would like to give a warm and hearty thank you to the Reazzoto Group. Brian presented us with a very nice check which represents a portion of the proceeds from our work comp program. So please remember to contact them for your insurance or work comp needs, because by supporting their program you are supporting the Association.  

  I hope everyone had a good time at convention, I know I did. I would like to thank Jeff Carroll once again he had us laughing and in tears with stories from the past. Just a reminder, our next convention is in April in Sioux Falls. The election for President, Vice President and Treasurer will be held. Every member has a right to vote at the General Session and help set our future goals.

  Hunting season is a upon us. It is good to see family and old friends return for the hunt. Business has been good and the weather has been great. It is always great to be able to seat down and talk with the guys from out of state. Their patronage is greatly appreciated. I look forward to seeing everyone at the Hog Roast in January. Please make plans to attend. I believe we are going to be facing some very difficult issues this year.