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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
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