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District of Columbia Grocery Tax (2026)

Permitted: Groceries (food and drink sold for home preparation or consumption) are exempt from DC sales tax; food or drink prepared for immediate consumption is taxed (DC Code 47-2001).

PermittedVerified Jul 5, 2026

Groceries (food and drink sold for home preparation or consumption) are exempt from DC sales tax; food or drink prepared for immediate consumption is taxed (DC Code 47-2001).

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