Tax News Happy Trivia Day! 5 Bizarre Tax Facts You Probably Don’t Know About Read the Article Open Share Drawer Share this:Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window)Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window)Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window)Click to print (Opens in new window) Written by TurboTaxBlogTeam Published Jan 4, 2015 - [Updated Aug 23, 2019] 2 min read You may know about deductions for education, work expenses and children. But there are a whole slew of little-known tax facts that will probably surprise you! In honor of Trivia Day, we’re sharing 5 of our favorite little-known tax facts. Blueberry Tax Blueberries offer more than just antioxidants! Because the production of wild blueberries is so important to its agricultural economy, the state of Maine imposes a special tax on blueberries. This tax helps avoid over-harvesting, so you can keep enjoying your favorite muffins and scones worry-free for years to come. Candy Tax Whether or not your favorite confection is taxed depends on whether it contains flour and how it is defined. In most states the definition of candy is pretty similar. Candy is the preparation of sugar, honey, or other natural or artificial sweeteners combined with chocolate, fruit, nuts, or other ingredients or flavorings and formed into bars, drops, and pieces and is taxed. But did you know sweets made with flour are tax-free? Time to wean yourself off of that Jolly Rancher addiction and stick to Kit Kats! Playing Card Tax Be prepared to ante up if you’re buying a deck of cards in Alabama! The state is the only one in the U.S. to charge an additional 10-cent tax on decks of playing cards. Food Packaging Tax Colorado recently implemented a “nonessential food items and packaging tax,” meaning that items like to-go cups are exempt, but lids and napkins are taxed. Make sure you don’t spill that hot cup of coffee! Bagel Tax There’s nothing like a classic New York bagel, but be careful where you buy it. In the state of New York, once your bagel is sliced, it’s considered prepared food (even if you skip the smear) and is subject to sales tax. How many of these bizarre tax facts did you already know about? Share your favorites in the comments below. Previous Post IRS Announces E-file Opens January 20: Be the First in… Next Post File Today! The IRS is Now Accepting Tax Returns for… Written by TurboTaxBlogTeam More from TurboTaxBlogTeam One response to “Happy Trivia Day! 5 Bizarre Tax Facts You Probably Don’t Know About” Will Tubo do K-1 partnership statements for real estate partnerships??? Reply Leave a ReplyCancel reply Browse Related Articles Crypto Understanding Crypto and Capital Gains Work 7 Things You Need to Know About the New Business Report… Work Using Form 8829 to Write-Off Business Use of Your Home Tax Tips Roth 403(b) vs. Roth IRA: Which Should You Invest In? Life Interest Rates, Inflation, and Your Taxes Investments Essential Tax Tips for Maximizing Investment Gains Uncategorized TurboTax is Partnering with Saweetie to Elevate Hoop Dr… Business Small Business Owners: Optimize Your Taxes with a Mid-Y… Small Business The Benefits of Employing Your Children and the Tax Bre… Income and Investments Are Olympics Winnings Taxed?