Georgia is one of 22 states that taxes menstrual products. That means women and girls pay at least an extra $5 a month for items such as pads, tampons, liners, cups and period underwear.
The costs can create financial hardship for some families. Experts say that some girls in Georgia have even missed out on days of school because their families can’t afford menstrual products.
For seven years, Georgia STOMP (Stop Tax On Menstrual Products) has been working to spread awareness and fight to eliminate the 4% state sales tax on feminine products.
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