Food Sales Tax Soon to Be a Thing of the Past in Loveland [VIDEO]

As someone who has lived in a city and state that does not tax food for home consumption, I'm excited to see Loveland moving in this direction. According to the Reporter Herald, Loveland shoppers starting November 1, will be paying less money at the grocery store. On November 1, 2015, the current 3 percent city tax rate on food will be reduced to 2 percent. That trend will continue on November 1, 2016, as it will drop again to 1 percent, then to nothing on November 1, 2017.

When I lived in Texas, where there is no tax on "life necessity" food items at the grocery store, it was noticeable how much further my dollar went. I remember the first time I went shopping at a local Walmart in Dallas, when the noticeable difference caught my eye. I spent about $160 on groceries that trip. When I walked out and looked at my recipt, I noticed that I only payed 25 cents in taxes... and that was for a can opener. Apparently a can opener is not a life necessity... really, have they ever tried opening a can without one? I think they are rather necessary. (See Video Below)

After living with no taxes on food for a while, I'm really excited for what Loveland is doing, and their stores will gain my business.