Groceries are a necessity of life. Why is food taxed? It seems that State governments only wish to harm the poor and low income.
2007-05-09 07:37:45 · 10 answers · asked by Hickemtwiddle 4 in Business & Finance ➔ Taxes ➔ United States
Each state legislature decides what will be taxed. Some states exclude food, some don't.
2007-05-09 08:03:21 · answer #1 · answered by Judy 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I know exactly what you mean. Groceries aren't taxed here in Iowa unless the item is considered 'already prepared' - i.e. hot foods from the kitchen at Hy-vee.
It just seems like if you have a job, even if you make horrible pay and can't support yourself and your family, you're pushed to the side. I really hate that people who are perfectly capable of working but refuse to get jobs, get food stamps and HUD and welfare - everything just GIVEN to them. It makes me so mad because my husband and I work very hard for what little money we do make and yet we can't receive certain assistance programs because we make too much! Bull. When someone can barely support themselves they are not making too much. And these programs don't take into account all the bills you have to pay. They only look at your rent or house payments and your utility bills. HELLO! I have student loans. If I don't pay those I will go to jail. And I have dr and dentist bills coming out of my ears...but they only count those if you're a senior citizen.
LOL. Sorry about my rant. I just really hate when this stuff happens.
2007-05-09 14:49:30 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Each state has the power to do their own think regarding sales taxes. You have 50 states and 50 different ways of assessing and collecting taxes. Some states rely heavily on sales taxes, some do not. Heck, income is a necessity of life, why tax income? We rely on governments to provide services to their residents, there needs to be a way to fund them.
2007-05-09 14:51:37 · answer #3 · answered by bill l 2 · 3⤊ 0⤋
The only REAL answer is some states wrote the law that way. The reasoning used in the various state legislators will be different for each state. If you think someone can give you an actual reason for ANY law, you don't understand politics.
2007-05-09 19:04:22 · answer #4 · answered by STEVEN F 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I live in Nevada where the groceries are not taxed. But the reason for taxed groceries are to pay for highways, parks and schools etc.
2007-05-09 14:42:59 · answer #5 · answered by persiphoni 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I know in Maine, a.k.a. taxation land, they tax "junk" food. Items like potato chips, soda, cookies etc.. are taxed. Items like fresh veg's, meats, milk, etc.. are not.
Try to influence the choices you make through taxation.
2007-05-09 14:42:47 · answer #6 · answered by I Like Stories 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I thought it was only some items that were taxed - like prepared foods or non-essentials, like soda, beer, etc.
2007-05-09 14:42:23 · answer #7 · answered by zippythejessi 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
actually here in california were even taxed for sleeping, so yes Arnold even needs to get a cut from what we consume
2007-05-09 15:47:42 · answer #8 · answered by CadiLLAc RiCk 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Because some states are run by degenerate scumbags that feel the need to tax you for what you put in your mouth.
2007-05-09 14:41:27 · answer #9 · answered by acydskull 4 · 2⤊ 3⤋
what state are you in, they dont in wisconsin. I agree food, (not junk food) should not be taxed
2007-05-09 15:31:29 · answer #10 · answered by raudru83 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋