But your food at home is hit with income tax.
You just made the argument for the IRS.
How about the food at Obama’s “home?” Wow , could they collect on state dinners packed with Obama’s cronies. The only reason most are invited is because they are employed by the federal government.
It isn’t subject to sales tax in Ohio, and while I would argue that food is part of the basis for the standard deduction received for each person, I’d have to go into the records and history to prove it, and I don’t have the energy at the moment.
However, in my opinion, a sales tax is the ultimate way to go. Food should not be taxed even then, in my opinion.
But, if the nation insists on keeping an income tax, then my position is that individuals should be treated like businesses....with expenses excluded from net income. That would include food, housing, transportation, insurances, etc.