Halloween candy

DAILY DIRT: What's the deal with gourds? And those Christmas carols are right around the corner

October 29, 2022 | By Steve Eighinger, Muddy River News Minister of Culture and Doctor of Love

Daily Dirt for Saturday, Oct. 29, 2022 How about you? Can you say Giannis Antetokounmpo’s last name? … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 436 of The Daily Dirt. 1. There are a number of things that are always discouraging about this time of the year. See if you agree: 1. Leaving work when it’s…

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Here's a trick to save taxes on soaring Halloween candy prices in Illinois

October 26, 2022 | By Patrick Andriesen, Illinois Policy

Illinois’ Halloween shoppers should expect to pay more for treats this October after federal reports found national candy prices jumped more than 13% since last holiday season – the largest single-year boost ever for candy. But there’s a way this year to trick the Illinois taxman out of about $1.50. U.S. candy makers attribute the unprecedented increase…

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