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Indiana Eliminates Sales Tax On Food In Vending Machines

INDIANAPOLIS -- Indiana lawmakers have voted to eliminate sales tax on food sold in vending machines, beginning in July 2019. Most food bought at the grocery store is exempt from the state sales tax, but some of those same items are charged the 7% tax if sold through a vending machine. Senate Bill 124 was authored by Sen. Travis Holdman (R-Markle) and Sen. Greg Walker (R-Columbus), and co-authored by Sen. Mark Messmer (R-Jasper) and Sen. Lonnie Randolph. It was sponsored by Rep. David Ober (R-Albion) and...

April 1, 2018

INDIANAPOLIS -- Indiana lawmakers have voted to eliminate sales tax on food sold in vending machines, beginning in July 2019.

Most food bought at the grocery store is exempt from the state sales tax, but some of those same items are charged the 7% tax if sold through a vending machine.

Senate Bill 124 was authored by Sen. Travis Holdman (R-Markle) and Sen. Greg Walker (R-Columbus), and co-authored by Sen. Mark Messmer (R-Jasper) and Sen. Lonnie Randolph. It was sponsored by Rep. David Ober (R-Albion) and Rep. Gregory Porter (D-Indianapolis).

The tax on candy and beverages sold through vending machines will remain the same, since those items are taxed in all retail channels.