Does your state have a high grocery tax?
103590
What state do you live in? Most states do not have a "grocery tax" - in fact, I am unaware of any. Rather, the taxes you pay on certain groceries is a form of consumption tax and will apply to far more than groceries.\n\nRaising taxes on cigarettes, in my opinion, is not a viable solution. It penalizes a small percentage of society for using a LEGAL substance.\n\nRather, I am in favor of a new yuppy tax. If a frappuccino costs $3.00, I think we should add a 200% tax to it making it $9.00. Hey, that is $6.00 for each drink to the state. Not a large segment of society drinks them, but enough do that will raise a significant amount of money to the state's coffers.\n\nKinda seems unfair, doesn't it?\n\nAnd, no ... I am not a smoker (used to be, though! :)
766761
that's called free enterprise and capitalism at its finest. alcohol, tobacco, and firearms are 3 things you could get busted for selling across state lines because of the tax and registration implications.
1074762
I cannot help you with CA, but even if you lose money in Michigan, the single business tax will bankrupt you, since it is charged on your sales.  It is a hot political issue here and will probably decide the gubinatorial election in "08
742411
It varies state by state.  Anywhere from six to nine cents, unless you're in a sales tax exempt state like Montana or Alaska.
570884
Nope, not on income taxes.  If you purchase stuff from the PX or the Commisary then that is sales tax free.  But Income taxes are normal as if you were anyother job.  If you could try to register in TX or WY cause they have no state income taxes but thats the only way around that!
751353
Tax is always based on the point of delivery.  So yes, you will need to set up a separate code, not only for the State/County tax combination, but State/County/City.
270219
TOO DAMN MUCH!!\n\nI even live in a city that has a CITY income tax!!
409975
California we pay 1% property tax and 7.75% sales tax but each county is different and some are nearly 9% in sales tax.  Also local districts still raise property taxes a little here and there so some are up to 1.2%.  \n\nWe also have a state income tax too, not too mention vehicle license fees that far exceed the cost of licensing a vehicle.  Oh and lets not forget about 70 cents of the $2.4 in gasoline is taxes.
2600
It is different for different states. in louisiana it is 9% except for produce, and if you buy from whole foods market, it is 12%!
302275
Nope.  My taxes are high enough as it is.  The key word here is Illegal.
222226
Yep, I'll speculate, they are giving us shit gas. I'ts 2.65 in Wisconsin and only goes half the distance in my car too. There are places where gas isn't treated here, but now are great goverment wants to poison gas across the state. One way of not raising the taxes elsewhere, just buy twice as much gas. Use 2x's the amount-get2x's the tax.
618715
Yes, however you still need to pay the tax in your state.
411542
Money Magazine did a very interesting piece "How tax-friendly is your state?"http://money.cnn.com/pf/features/lists/taxesbystate2005/index.html . Here are their findings (you may want to consider the states at the bottom of the list):\n\nState/Local taxes as % of per capita income\n\n  U.S. average 10.10% \n1 Maine 13.00% \n2 New York 12.00% \n3 Hawaii 11.50% \n4 Rhode Island 11.40% \n5 Wisconsin 11.40% \n6 Vermont 11.10% \n7 Ohio 11.00% \n8 Nebraska 10.90% \n9 Utah 10.90% \n10 Minnesota 10.70% \n11 Arkansas 10.50% \n12 Connecticut 10.50% \n13 West Virginia 10.50% \n14 New Jersey 10.40% \n15 Kansas 10.40% \n16 Louisiana 10.40% \n17 Maryland 10.30% \n18 Indiana 10.30% \n19 Kentucky 10.30% \n20 California 10.30% \n21 Arizona 10.20% \n22 Michigan 10.10% \n23 Wyoming 10.10% \n24 Washington 10.00% \n25 Iowa 10.00% \n26 Mississippi 10.00% \n27 Idaho 10.00% \n28 North Carolina 10.00% \n29 New Mexico 9.90% \n30 Illinois 9.80% \n31 Georgia 9.80% \n32 Massachusetts 9.80% \n33 South Carolina 9.70% \n34 Virginia 9.70% \n35 Pennsylvania 9.70% \n36 Oregon 9.60% \n37 Colorado 9.50% \n38 Nevada 9.50% \n39 Montana 9.50% \n40 Oklahoma 9.40% \n41 Missouri 9.40% \n42 North Dakota 9.40% \n43 Texas 9.30% \n44 Florida 9.20% \n45 South Dakota 8.80% \n46 Alabama 8.70% \n47 Tennessee 8.30% \n48 Delaware 8.00% \n49 New Hampshire 7.40% \n50 Alaska 6.40% \n  District of Columbia 12.20% \n\nSTATES WITHOUT PERSONAL INCOME TAX \n\nAlaska \nTennessee* \nFlorida \nTexas \nNevada Washington \nNew Hampshire* \nWyoming \nSouth Dakota   \n*Tennessee and New Hampshire do tax dividend and interest income
777057
The state of Washington is one of only seven states that does not levy a personal income tax. Neither does the state collect a corporate income tax. However, Washington businesses are responsible for various other state levies. Washington's state sales tax is 6.5 percent, and it applies to services as well as products.[2] Most foods are exempt from sales tax; however, prepared foods, dietary supplements and soft drinks remain taxable. The combined state and local retail sales tax rates increase the taxes paid by consumers, depending on the variable local sales tax rates, generally between 8 and 9 percent[3]. An excise tax applies to certain select products such as gasoline, cigarettes, and alcoholic beverages. Property tax was the first tax levied in the state of Washington and its collection accounts for about 30 percent of Washington's total state and local revenue. It continues to be the most important revenue source for public schools, fire protection, libraries, parks and recreation, and other special purpose districts.\n\nAll real property and personal property is subject to tax unless specifically exempted by law. Personal property also is taxed, although most personal property owned by individuals is exempt. Personal property tax applies to personal property used when conducting business or to other personal property not exempt by law. All property taxes are paid to the county treasurer's office where the property is located. Washington does not impose a tax on intangible assets such as bank accounts, stocks or bonds. Neither does the state assess any tax on retirement income earned and received from another state. Washington does not collect inheritance taxes; however, the estate tax is decoupled from the federal estate tax laws, and therefore the state imposes its own estate tax.
261746
DE also does not have a sales tax.  PA does not have sales tax on food and clothing.
853668
yes its unfair..... its also unfair that i have to breathe your air.. seocondhand that is................   why will we tax stuff you wont buy... you dont eat vegetables..............
1164532
It varies quite a bit depending on where in the county and also which products.  The state tax from Alabama is 4%.  The county adds on 1% for many parts of the county, but it can be as high as an extra 2-3%.  The best bet is to ask the local merchants.