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Kiplinger
Kiplinger
Business
Kate Schubel

Don't Let High Taxes Break Your Heart This Valentine’s Day

Heart-shaped box of chocolates with a red ribbon against a red background.

With the price of cocoa reportedly rising more than 130% in recent years, consumers may be seeking some chocolate relief. And for good reason too: 58 million pounds of Valentine's Day chocolate is sold every season, making this confectionery sweet one of the holiday's most popular candies.

However, this delectable treat remains taxable in many states. And in some, chocolate is even considered a “sin.” If you’re chocolate-phobic, look away now.

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