Encyclopedia of Opinion
Question
Should there be a tax on sugar?
Position‹2 of 3›

No, there should not be a tax on sugar

This position holds that there should be no tax on sugar. It argues sugar is a basic commodity—no longer a luxury good—and should remain exempt from the kinds of taxes typically applied to cooked or baked food items, rather than being singled out for special treatment.

Supporting arguments · 1

  1. Sugar should not be taxed because it is no longer a luxury good
    Sugar used to be a luxury good that only the rich could afford. In today's world sugar is no longer a luxury good but a household item. No longer is it reserved for the wealthy. With its new status of being a. it is no longer a luxury good nor should it be taxed as such.