Illinois: Candy Tax
What is candy, exactly? According to Illinois lawmakers, there’s a very specific definition. Whoppers? No. Lemon drops? Yes. Apparently, it all comes down to flour. If your sweet snack has no flour in it, it falls under the candy category, which comes with a 6.25 percent higher sales tax on it. If you’re an Illinois resident who doesn’t want to pay the extra tax, consider moving to a state with no sales tax at all.
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