Why were my honey-roasted peanuts taxed? Your Stories Question

Question: Why are some foods taxed and others aren’t?

Answer: Tax exemptions do not apply to some foods or food products.

For example, if the food is candy-coated – like honey-roasted peanuts – the exemption doesn’t apply.

Other examples include:

• Food that is sold heated
• Food that can be consumed on the premises
• Food that is ready-for-eat that has been prepared by a seller
• Sandwiches
• Carbonated drinks
• Candy and confectionary treats
• Pet food

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