In honor of Tax Day, we are looking at odd taxes in our primary states.
In New York the sale of whole bagels isn’t subject to sales tax. If you get it sliced, add on the 8.875 percent tax. The bagel would then fall under the “processed foods” category.
CONNECTICUT
In Connecticut, disposable and reusable baby diapers are considered clothing and are subject to a 6.35 percent sales tax. All the more reason to use washable cloth diapers. Come July 1, however, baby diapers and feminine hygiene products will be exempt. Adult diapers already are exempt.
GEORGIA
Georgia places a 23 percent tax on the wholesale price of cigars.
MAINE
Up in Maine, they charge a “Blueberry Tax” of 1.5 cents per pound of wild blueberries. This additional cost is usually passed on to consumers.
MASSACHUSETTS
Boston requires a 5 percent tax on the purchase of tickets for “any water or land based sightseeing tourist venue” operating in Boston.
MICHIGAN
Michigan has a sales tax on prepackaged food items that are sold at “to-go” restaurants.
NEW HAMPSHIRE
New Hampshire relies on property taxes for the majority of its income, and in doing so it has one of the highest property taxes in the country. The 5 percent flat rate income tax only applies to interest and dividend income.
RHODE ISLAND
Rhode Island’s state personal income tax form includes emojis!
VERMONT
Soft drinks, most beverages with natural or artificial sweeteners, and maple syrup are taxable at 6 percent.
