Squash Caught

Until very recently in Iowa, pumpkins had been considered squash and as such were deemed foodstuffs and not eligible to be taxed. But the Iowa Department of Revenue, feeling hoodwinked, has now ruled the lovable orange lugs taxable. "We made the change because we wanted the sales tax law to match what we thought the predominant use was," said a spokesperson for the department. "We thought the predominant use was for decorations or jack-o'-lanterns." Caught! So if you're buying a pumpkin in Des Moines today, make sure the checkout lady overhears you remarking how you can't wait to get home to make a pie. (Yahoo!)

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