stackyFACTSTo simplify their revenue codes, the state boldly decided that anything wrapped in a flour tortilla is just a sandwich in disguise. This semantic gymnastics ensures hot burritos get hit with the exact same prepared food tax as a hot pastrami on rye.
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Despite famously having no general sales tax, the state makes a massive exception for anything cooked by a restaurant. They will let you buy almost anything…
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Breathing is free, but putting compressed air into your tires will cost you both quarters and state tax. The state ensures that even the literal atmosphere is…
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Ever wonder why the Ace of Spades looks so ridiculously fancy? It’s a giant receipt. English monarchs taxed playing cards and required the manufacturer to…
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Regular marshmallows are classified as candy and fully taxed to punish your sweet tooth. However, if you melt that exact same substance into a jar of cream,…
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The most beloved annual tradition was born from artillery shells. Originally pitched as a temporary patriotic measure during the Civil War, the federal…
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Buy roasted nuts still in their natural shells, and the government considers it a tax-free necessity. Remove that shell before roasting, and it becomes a…
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