Tax Trend. 2 Ways the Soda Tax Violates Food Stamp Rules.

The Federal Government is witholding food stamp money to Cook, County Illinois because of the soda tax. Let’s be honest, it isn’t a soda tax, it is a tax on any beverage that is sweetened in any manner.

How much food stamp funding is being withheld? $87 Million

Why do the Feds say a soda tax violates the food stamp rules?

• Purchases made with food stamps are tax exempt but Cook Co. retiailers is e not exempting the transactions
• An immediate refund does not cure the problem

Governing | Feds: Cook County’s Soda Tax Collection Violates Food Stamp Rules