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    Mar 5, 2011, 01:38 PM
    Why do some states not charge sales taxes on food and clothes
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    Why don't some states charge sales taxes on food and clothes
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    Mar 5, 2011, 03:08 PM

    Because they feel those are essential purchases, and not luxury items. And they would rather tax things that people don't REALLY need for survival.
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    Mar 5, 2011, 06:03 PM

    Agree it is just politics, people elected state people in office that set up that tax system.

    A few states have no state income taxes either,
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