State representative Kay Khan has proposed a bill that would put a 6.25% sales tax on candy and soda in Massachusetts.
These products are currently exempt from the 6.25% sales tax as they are covered under the blanket sales tax exemption on food in the state. But supporters of the bill said a tax could cut consumption by 7-8%, based on data from other states, generate $52 million revenue and improve public health. The National Confectioners Association oppose the bill. Support Sustain's Children's Food Campaign.
Published Saturday 25 July 2015
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