Legislators who almost raised food tax this year now consider eliminating it

But many other options still eyed — from hiking the tax to raising it only on candy and soda, or offsetting a hike with an income tax credit for poor.<br>

(AP Photo/LM Otero, File) Some Utah lawmakers are now considering eliminating the sales tax on food. However, others have proposed to raise it to the same level as sales tax on other items.