Post by pavel on Feb 11, 2016 2:09:29 GMT -6
Utah lawmakers on Wednesday killed a proposed sales-tax break on feminine hygiene products, diapers, and underwear and liners for incontinence.
The House Revenue and Taxation Committee defeated HB202 by an 8-3 margin.
"This is not considered a tampon tax," said Rep. Susan Duckworth, D-Magna, sponsor of HB202. "It can affect men and women and children in the state."
She argued that "personal hygiene items are necessary and very expensive," and therefore should not be taxed. Duckworth said the state has used similar arguments to exempt prescription drugs from tax and to charge reduced tax on food.
She said seniors who use diapers would save an estimated $82 a year in taxes. Parents of babies in diapers would save about $50 a year. She said women spend an estimated $1,800 during their lives in taxes on feminine hygiene products.
Read more: www.sltrib.com/news/3524704-155/so-called-tampon-tax-exemption-defeated
The House Revenue and Taxation Committee defeated HB202 by an 8-3 margin.
"This is not considered a tampon tax," said Rep. Susan Duckworth, D-Magna, sponsor of HB202. "It can affect men and women and children in the state."
She argued that "personal hygiene items are necessary and very expensive," and therefore should not be taxed. Duckworth said the state has used similar arguments to exempt prescription drugs from tax and to charge reduced tax on food.
She said seniors who use diapers would save an estimated $82 a year in taxes. Parents of babies in diapers would save about $50 a year. She said women spend an estimated $1,800 during their lives in taxes on feminine hygiene products.
Read more: www.sltrib.com/news/3524704-155/so-called-tampon-tax-exemption-defeated