A tax credit can reduce or eliminate your federal tax obligation. One such credit is the unified tax credit, so named because federal gift and estate taxes are integrated into one unified tax system. The extent of the benefit provided by the unified tax credit depends on the tax year in which you intend to use the credit.
No, alcohol is considered a different class of chemicals than carbohydrates, even though alcohol can be derived from carbohydrates.
A small amount of alcohol is not metabolized and is excreted through sweat, saliva, urine, and the breath. In the liver an enzyme known as alcohol dehydrogenase (ADH) converts alcohol to acetaldehyde. This substance is then converted to acetic acid and then metabolizes to carbon dioxide, water, and fatty acids.