2007-03-19 18:50:58 · 10 answers · asked by ed 1 in Business & Finance ➔ Taxes ➔ United States
Depends on the sales tax rules in the U.S. state you live in. In California for example, food to go that is served hot, is taxable, but not if it is served cold. So a hot roast beef sandwich is taxed, a cold roast beef sandwich is not. All food that you eat in the resturaunt is taxed.
For other states you would have to check your local states tax agency.
2007-03-19 19:07:59 · answer #1 · answered by Answer Girl 2 · 3⤊ 0⤋
That depends upon state law. Some states tax food to go at the same general sales tax rate. Other states treat it as a meal and tax it at the meal tax rate which is often higher than the general sales tax rate.
2007-03-19 22:35:29 · answer #2 · answered by Bostonian In MO 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
NO! you are not receiving services from the restaurant or grocery store you are buying "food" from. By law in the state of California this is illegal.
They are required to ask you if you are eating it there or taking it to go.
Gelson's grocery stores and many others abide by the laws of the state of California. Sales tax should not be charged for food.
2007-03-19 18:59:32 · answer #3 · answered by Pygmypop 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Most places charge a higher restaurant tax that is applied to food whether it is eaten there or to go. Some grocery stores also charge tax for prepared items while they do not charge on on groceries.
2007-03-19 23:31:22 · answer #4 · answered by cinsmith1 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sales taxes are different in different states. In Texas, yes. In other states, I don't know. You will have to ask the question specific to your state.
2007-03-19 19:44:35 · answer #5 · answered by Lee 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
i'm not sure about the sales tax, but you will pay a "prepared food" tax.
2007-03-19 18:59:11 · answer #6 · answered by Ryan P 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Man they tax you coming and going
2007-03-19 18:59:08 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes. Food is taxable, whether you're dining in or out.
2007-03-19 18:58:43 · answer #8 · answered by tma 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
yes
2007-03-19 18:58:47 · answer #9 · answered by tolitstolites 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
yes, just like if you ate it there. maybe you meant tip or gratuity instead?
2007-03-19 18:59:56 · answer #10 · answered by bluejeanhippie 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋