Halloween is a happy time for children, filling their bags with colorful sugar concoctions, but this Halloween may be a little less happy, as a high projected "parent tax" on candy is expected to be a little higher than usual.
With the legalization of recreational marijuana, costs may even be higher. Local Circleville parents attribute the tax to "inflation and higher gasoline prices, I guess," according to Alex and Hillary.
because of inflation and higher gasoline prices, I guess.
Studies also show that the more candy parents take in taxes, the lower the percentage of dental costs throughout the year.
Author's summary: Parent tax on Halloween candy expected to be record high.