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Is candy taxable?

Noor asks whether she should charge tax on every candy bar; Dana and Sal explain that Washington exempts food from sales tax and candy counts as food, while soda does not (RCW 82.08.0293).

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Noor Candy is the biggest seller at my counter. I charge tax on every bar, right?

Dana No. In Washington, candy is exempt food. The soda next to it isn't.

Sal Washington exempts food from sales tax, and candy counts as food, so it's exempt.

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