Officials in Des Moines, Iowa determined that most pumpkins in the fall are used for decoration and not food, and are thus eligible to be taxed.
Fast Facts:
- If eating pumpkin, Iowans must fill out an Iowa Sales Tax Exemption Certificate
- "I don't mind paying taxes, but let's get real here, people," - Bob Kautz, Pumpkin Patch Owner
Pumpkin Tax Blogs and Commentaries
The Agitator: Iowa Slaps on Pumpkin Tax, Eyes Trick-or-Treaters' Untaxed Bounty
- <p>Governing.com 13th Floor: Tax-o-Lanterns
Scared Monkeys: Halloween Jack-O’-Lanterns Tax … Is Pumpkin a Food?
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