Sales and Use Tax on Grocery Food purchased?

Question

Do you pay a sales and use tax on grocery food items? and if so, how much is the sales and use tax for grocery food item where you live?

Answer 1

It depends on the state. In PA, groceries aren't taxable, although some items like soda are, at 6%. In some areas of PA there is an additional 1% county tax, but not where I live.

Answer 2

Grocery food purchases in the state are not taxable. Any non grocery items are taxable at the rate of 6%.

Answer 3

Sales tax is paid on non-food items like laundry detergent, paper items, etc. In major California cities, it is 7.75%.