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On Wed, 6 May 2026 15:33:17 -0400
Ed P <esp@snet.n> wrote:

On 5/6/2026 3:13 PM, ItsJoanNotJoAnn@webtv.net wrote:

Bruce <Bruce@invalid.invalid> posted:

On Wed, 06 May 2026 16:41:27 GMT, ItsJoanNotJoAnn@webtv.net
<user4742@newsgrouper.org.invalid> wrote:

Ed P <esp@snet.n> posted:

On 5/6/2026 10:29 AM, Bryan Simmons wrote:

Save-a-Lot is running eggs 79-o a dozen. That's < 8-o each after
sales tax. https://photos.app.goo.gl/zKsQjEFKXYcQhukZ9

You pay tax on food? You should be going after the politicians
that tax you for eating. That is disgusting. Pay tax or die!

Food is taxed in Tennessee as well.

Florida has a population of 26,000,000+.
Missouri has a population 6,000,000+
Tennessee has a population of 7,000,000+

Florida can afford to forgo a food tax with that many people.

26 million people need healthcare, police, fire department, road
maintenance etc. Tennessee only has to look after 7 million
people.

If they need the extra money for all the things you mentioned, then
start taxing groceries. That would bring in billions of dollars for
those services.

I will mention some grocery items are taxed at a higher rate and how
that is determined is a bit of a mystery to me.

This is a bit of annoyance as well. I bought my house and had to
pay taxes on it. I've paid taxes on this abode for 38 years and it
will *never* end. It's not a sales tax, it's a property tax,
whatever you want to call it, it's still a tax. But then I stop
and think those taxes go for police, fire, schools, trash
collection, road maintenance, etc., etc. When I buy groceries,
that's a one-time tax, they're not taxed every time I open the
refrigerator door or use the can opener.

Taxes are a necessary evil, a society/state/government cannot run
without them.

~

Florida has some fairly high property taxes and yes, it is used to
pay for the services you mention. I don't have a problem with that.
What is scary though, there is talk in Florida of eliminating
property tax. The money has to come from someplace, so where?

Really?
AI Overview
For most of its early history, the U.S.
federal government operated without a permanent personal income tax,
relying on tariffs and excise taxes. While income taxes were levied
during the Civil War, a permanent federal income tax was only
established by the 16th Amendment in 1913, initially impacting only top earners.Key Historical Tax Facts:Pre-1913 Financing: Federal revenue
came from tariffs (import taxes) and excise taxes on goods like tobacco
and alcohol.Early Income Taxes: The first federal income tax was
enacted in 1861 to finance the Civil War but was repealed in 1872.16th Amendment (1913): Ratified to constitutionally authorize a federal
income tax, aimed at taxing high earners.Initial Impact: When it began,
the income tax applied to less than 1% of the population, with a 1%
rate on income between \(\$4,000\) and \(\$20,000\) (with 1913
exemptions).Mass Tax Rise: The shift to taxing the broad population
(mass taxation) occurred during World War II.While personal income tax
is a modern addition, the government was never without revenue sources,
and local governments frequently collected property taxes throughout
American history.

Dave mentioned the taxes on prepared foods and soft drinks, etc. I
go along with that, but to pay a tax on the basic food to survive is abhorrent.

Almost ALL taxation is abhorrent, true.
You can plainly see (finally I hope) that taxation was a tool that
became our masters in 1913.
Thank that bastid Woodrow Wilson for that one.
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On Thu, 7 May 2026 21:32:51 -0400
Ed P <esp@snet.n> wrote:

Which goods are exempt from sales tax in Tennessee?
There are no exemptions from sales tax in Tennessee.

Consistently WRONG is you, Eddy P:

AI Overview

In Tennessee, key sales tax-exempt goods include
gasoline, textbooks, school meals, and specific medical products. Other exemptions feature farm equipment, qualified industrial machinery, and
certain computer software. Additionally, from Nov. 1, 2023, firearm
safes and safety devices are permanently exempt.

Common Exempt GoodsMedical Items: Prescription drugs, insulin, and
certain medical equipment.Fuel: Gasoline and other motor
fuels.Food/School: School meals and food intended for home consumption
(Note: Grocery items are taxed, but at a lower state rate than general merchandise, often with no local tax).Safety Equipment: Firearm safes
and safety devices.Agriculture: Qualified farm machinery, equipment,
and supplies (seeds, fertilizer).Manufacturing: Industrial machinery
used directly in production.Entity-Based ExemptionsMany entities are
exempt from paying sales tax, though they often must provide a
certificate to the seller:Nonprofits: Religious, educational, or
charitable organizations that hold a Tennessee Sales and Use Tax
Exemption Certificate.Government: Federal, state, and local government agencies.Resale: Items purchased for resale by a merchant.Tax-Free HolidaysTennessee often hosts sales tax holidays, including the
traditional back-to-school weekend (clothing under $100, school
supplies under $100, and computers under $1,500).

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