Prior to exemptions on food, ___ was the leading source of state revenue in Georgia.

A)
sales tax

B)
exise tax

C)
estate tax

D)
property tax

A)sales tax

Explanation:

Some retail items such as food are exempt from sales taxes in Georgia. Prior to food exemptions, sales tax was the number one source of revenue in Georgia. Now sales tax are second generating approximately 30% of state revenue.

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