Kansas Gov. Laura Kelly announced in November her plans to introduce a bill to the Kansas legislature to “Axe the Food Tax” and completely eliminate sales tax on groceries in the state. Her plan is for the bill to be introduced during the 2022 legislative session.
Kansas is currently one of just seven states in the U.S. that fully taxes groceries. The current grocery sales tax rate is 6.5%, the second highest in the nation.
Keep reading to learn more about why the governor wants to axe the food tax and what this will look like for Kansas citizens.
The Negative Side Effects Of Grocery Sales Tax
While a grocery sales tax can lead to economic growth and more money for the state government, there can be negative effects for the citizens, specifically those in lower economic classes.
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