More States Tax Tampons Than Candy in America

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(12-10-2015, 11:09 AM)michaelsean Wrote: So this is a thing?  Women use it and it's taxed so it's apocalyptic? Oh the humanity.

What is interesting is these items are taxed as "luxury items" while candy and soda are not.

Also even during "tax holidays" they are taxed.




Tampons are "luxury items".

Quote:Luxury taxes are taxes on expensive, nonessential items, such as luxury cars. Revenue from luxury taxes is redistributed through government programs that benefit all citizens.