3. Illinois Taxes Very Specific Candies
If you sell certain candies anywhere in the state of Illinois, you better take a really close look at the ingredients. Depending what's listed under those nutritional facts, the state might be imposing higher sales taxes on your sugar intake. In September of 2009, the state changed their opinion of how sweets should be taxed.



For Illinois taxing purposes, "candy" includes a very specific category of sweets. Chocolate bars are subject to this higher tax but chocolate-covered cookies are not. You can also enjoy Twix and Twizzlers without paying more but stay away from the low-fat Three Musketeers.

4. Maine Taxes Blueberries
Like blueberries? If you plan to buy them in the great state of Maine, you may be paying a tax on them. In an effort to cultivate the state's blueberry industry, a tax of three fourths of a cent per pound of fresh blueberries is levied on in-state purchases.

The money collected through this tax goes toward advertising and research for blueberries. The appropriation of the collected tax is done through a commission formed solely for the use of this tax: The Wild Blueberry Commission of Maine is made up of appointed individuals interested in the progression of blueberries in the state of Maine.

5. New Mexico Wanted To Tax TV Nannies
In early 2008, lawmakers in the state of New Mexico proposed a one percent excise tax on the sale of TVs, video games and video gaming equipment all in an effort to get kids off the couch. The plan was to collect money off of these purchases and put it toward organizations that would promote exercise and outdoor activities for children and perhaps curb the purchase of equipment that promoted inactivity and laziness.

Lucky for New Mexico video gamers, the proposal died but not before it caused a lot of commotion all around the state. The Sierra Club, who originally introduced the proposal to New Mexico, still works to promote healthy living but without money from New Mexico's tax payers.