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Grocery tax repeal still cooking

Idaho lawmakers may take another run at repealing the grocery tax next session, but the chances for broader, more comprehensive tax reform aren't looking good.

Moreover, potential changes in federal tax policy could hamper which tax relief options the Legislature can even afford to consider.

Senate President Pro Tem Brent Hill, R-Rexburg, said the strong revenue performance in fiscal 2017 likely will feed interest in repealing the 6 percent state sales tax on groceries/William L. Spence, Lewiston Tribune. More here.



D.F. Oliveria
D.F. (Dave) Oliveria joined The Spokesman-Review in 1984. He currently is a columnist and compiles the Huckleberries Online blog and writes about North Idaho in his Huckleberries column.

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