Kit Kat, Twix are cheaper in Illinois because of tricky tax on treats – Illinois Policy

Treats containing flour such as Kit Kats, Twix and Snickers are all considered groceries, not candy, and are taxed at a lower rate than are other items designated “candy” and prepared without flour, such as Starburst, Skittles and M&Ms. The absence of that one ingredient can cost you more than six times the sales taxes. Candy is taxed at 6.25 percent, groceries at 1 percent.