As state budgets start to dip into the red, many political figureheads are looking at ways to fix them. Implementing a new tax has been used a device for state revenue for a long time. People feel that a soda tax is the wrong way to fix state budgets. Others agree that an additional tax isn't the best option for any reason.

Soda vending machine operators may feel that the imposition of a soda tax will affect sales. However, it appears that the sales for soda will not be affected as much - due to the reason people buy soda in the first place, because they enjoy the product. That's why a negligible tax would not be much of a problem.

John Nothdurft of Superior Telegram agrees that a negligible tax isn't the solution to fixing a states' budget deficit. He argues that a negligible tax does not necessitate the correct amount of state revenue, and many times state lawmakers and lobby groups tend to overvalue the importance and return that they could provide.

We go on to explain the scope of the soda tax. Overall, consumers will still choose their favorite soda brand, but more price-conscious consumers would seek a lower cost alternative. One solution that we did try to elaborate on is the fact that soda does not incur the same statewide sales tax, and this is likely the reason why many special interest groups are seeing soda as an easy-win in terms of tax revenue.

In a related story, Jeffrey LaFrance, who is a professor of agricultural and resource economics at WSU (Washington State University), believes that a candy tax would not reduce the sale of candy. He predicts that a proposed candy tax would diminish the sale of candy by only .8 to 1.6%. The candy tax is being implemented in his state, along with a cigarette tax hike.

While the soda tax will be negligible at best, it's still a great time to consider a business with vending machines. After all, it's a great way to earn extra income, become your own boss and enjoy a potentially low startup cost.

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