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Understanding Sales Tax
Sales tax is a consumption tax imposed by governments on goods and services. Rates vary by state and locality in the US.
Key Points
- US sales tax ranges from 0% to over 10%
- Some states have no sales tax
- Tax is typically added at point of sale
💡 Tips
- Sales tax is regressive (affects lower incomes more)
- Some items are exempt (groceries, medicine)
- Use tax applies to out-of-state purchases