Halloween is just around the corner and while this year’s celebrations are likely to be more subdued than usual, it’s still a fabulous excuse to buy a few bags of candy, put on a scary movie and enjoy the spooky atmosphere. But what you might not know is that the amount you pay in sales tax for your Halloween treats (if you do at all) will depend on where you live.
Because states set their own regulations regarding sales tax, including what it’s applied to and for how much, a bag of candy bought in one state may have a wildly different tax rate than it would in another state.
Keep reading to learn more about how sales tax on candy, and taxes on food in general, vary from state to state.
The Complexity Of Taxes On Food
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