Hawaii HB180 exempts groceries eligible for purchase under SNAP and WIC from general excise tax.

Hawaii HB180 amends Chapter 237 of the Hawaii Revised Statutes to exempt groceries eligible for purchase under the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) and the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) from the general excise tax. This exemption applies regardless of the purchaser's eligibility for SNAP or WIC benefits. The bill defines "groceries" as any food or food product for home consumption, with further definitions to be provided by the Department of Taxation in consultation with the federal Food and Nutrition Service.

Hawaii HB180 exempts groceries eligible for purchase under SNAP and WIC from general excise tax.

Hawaii HB180 amends Chapter 237 of the Hawaii Revised Statutes to exempt groceries eligible for purchase under the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) and the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) from the general excise tax. This exemption applies regardless of the purchaser's eligibility for SNAP or WIC benefits. The bill defines "groceries" as any food or food product for home consumption, with further definitions to be provided by the Department of Taxation in consultation with the federal Food and Nutrition Service.