Hot or not, bill would simplify sales tax on baked goods (video)
By Alana Rocha and Justin Dehn
A measure advancing in the Texas Legislature would make baked goods, regardless of their temperature when served, exempt from sales tax.
State Rep. Jim Murphy, R-Houston, said he authored House Bill 4054 after bakers in his district told him how confusing and difficult the current tax code can be to navigate.
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