Bill > HB05407

This bill proposes to eliminate the additional one percent sales and use taxes that are currently imposed on meals sold by eating establishments, caterers, and grocery stores. Specifically, the bill amends Chapter 219 of the general statutes to remove the extra tax that has been applied to prepared food purchases. By removing this additional tax, the legislation aims to reduce the overall cost of meals for consumers when dining out or purchasing prepared food from grocery stores and catering services. The bill is straightforward in its approach, focusing solely on the removal of this supplemental tax rate, which would effectively lower the total sales tax rate on meals in the jurisdiction.

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