The first state sales tax in the United States went into effect on July 1, 1921 in the state of West Virginia.
West Virginia
The sales tax rate are not the same in every state. It varies on what the state and local governments charge. If a business has a sales tax license, then they are allowed to charge it.
The state sales tax rate in Louisiana is 5.000%. With local taxes, the total sales tax rate is between 5.000% and 12.000%.
The sales tax rate in Los Angeles is 8.75%. This includes a state sales tax of 7.5% and a county tax of 1.25%. This makes the sales tax in Los Angeles the highest in the country.
In 1921, West Virginia became the first US state to enact a sales tax. Georgia passed legislation enacting a sales tax in 1929. 11 other states enacted sales taxes in 1933 alone. By 1940, at least 30 states had a sales tax. Currently, 45 of the 50 U.S. states levy a sales and use tax against purchases. Alaska, Delaware, Montana, New Hampshire, and Oregon are the exceptions.see link for more information
West Virginia
In 1921, West Virginia became the first US state to enact a sales tax. Georgia passed legislation enacting a sales tax in 1929. 11 other states enacted sales taxes in 1933 alone. By 1940, at least 30 states had a sales tax
Alaska does not have a State sales tax; however, several communities across the state do have a sales tax. These taxes are low - about 2%.
The state of Alaska does not have state inome tax - it is a sales tax state only.
West Virginia
There is no sales tax in the state of Oregon.
Typically sales tax is paid at the point of sale, hence the name. But depending on the state there are exceptions. If you buy goods from outside the state, and do not pay sales tax (internet sales!), you need to remit sales tax to your state. Most of the state income tax forms have a method provided for paying sales tax along with the state income tax.
New York
West Virgina in 1921!
Maryland's state sales tax is 6 percent
The state sales tax rate in Massachusetts is 6.25%
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