Bill > HB05548

This bill seeks to remove an additional 1% sales and use tax that is currently imposed on meals purchased from eating establishments, caterers, and grocery stores. By eliminating this extra tax, the legislation would reduce the overall sales tax rate applied to food purchases, potentially making meals slightly more affordable for consumers. The bill amends Chapter 219 of the general statutes, which previously mandated this supplemental tax on prepared meals and food items sold by restaurants, catering services, and grocery stores. The proposed change would simplify the tax structure for these businesses and provide a modest financial benefit to consumers by lowering the total tax rate on meal purchases. The bill is straightforward in its approach, focusing solely on the removal of this specific additional sales tax without introducing other complex tax modifications.

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