The number of states imposing sales taxes on groceries has shrunk over the years, and the number may decrease further in the coming months as lawmakers hear complaints about high prices for eggs and other household staples.
March 5, 2025
Associated Press: Groceries Around the Country Remain Expensive. That’s Why More States Want to Stop Taxing Them
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