What do you mean when you say "no tax in MN for shopping"? (sales, sales tax)

[Swede in CA]

Do you mean for warm clothes or special season shopping?

[golfgal]

There is no sales tax on food (grocery stores), clothing-any and prescription medications in Mn. That is all the time, not seasonal. If you eat at a restaurant there is tax on food.

I haven't forgotten about you--I will probably contact you on Tuesday--crazy week!

[Astron1000]

True. Minnesota's political philosophy is that there should be no tax on basic human necessities like food and clothing.

However that does not apply to eating out at restaurants. That's considered "non-essential" and is therefore taxed.

[K-Luv]

Originally Posted by Astron1000

True. Minnesota's political philosophy is that there should be no tax on basic human necessities like food and clothing.

However that does not apply to eating out at restaurants. That's considered "non-essential" and is therefore taxed.

Is there a tax on diapers, feminine pads and toilet paper? Because to me, those are pretty essential.

[moving123456]

Originally Posted by K-Luv

Is there a tax on diapers, feminine pads and toilet paper? Because to me, those are pretty essential.

Cloth diapers can be made, then washed and reused, same with feminine pads. Both were quite normal in the united states years ago. Much of the world currently uses water instead of toilet paper, and MN has plenty of free water.

[K-Luv]

Originally Posted by moving123456

Cloth diapers can be made, then washed and reused, same with feminine pads. Both were quite normal in the united states years ago. Much of the world currently uses water instead of toilet paper, and MN has plenty of free water.

Yes, but clothes can be made and food grown. All clothing items are considered essential, even though the majority of them are for vanity and some food is considered essential while other food items are not.

[What!]

Food can't always be easily grown. In many cases the ground isn't hospitable enough to support crops. That's the case with many parts of this country, and other places in the world. Clothing is a lot harder to make too.

But, in any case, what's the point of bickering about it, K-Luv? He said basic human necessities "like". He didn't say all human necessities.

[golfgal]

Originally Posted by moving123456

Cloth diapers can be made, then washed and reused, same with feminine pads. Both were quite normal in the united states years ago. Much of the world currently uses water instead of toilet paper, and MN has plenty of free water.

You are joking right??? Give me a break.

I don't know if they are taxed or not-I haven't noticed. I think they would fall under 'convenience' vs 'necessity' though.

[moving123456]

Originally Posted by golfgal

You are joking right??? Give me a break.

Not joking. Here is a website that sells reuseable cloth pads.

Cotton Reusable Menstrual Pads | GladRags.com

[knke0402]

Originally Posted by K-Luv

Is there a tax on diapers, feminine pads and toilet paper? Because to me, those are pretty essential.

Not everyone needs diapers or feminine pads. TP is another story. There is tax on bottled water if it is under 1 litre.