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If all purchases are subject to the same tax rate, the tax rate itself is flat with those who consume more paying more in taxes. While the tax on spending as a percentage of gross income may be regressive, the effective tax rates can be progressive on consumption due to exemptions or rebates.
Sales taxes are considered to be regressive tax; that is, low income people tend to spend a greater percentage of their income in taxable sales (using a cross section time-frame) than higher income people. However, this calculation is derived when the tax paid is divided not by the tax base (the amount spent) but by income, which is argued to create an arbitrary relationship.
If a sales tax is to be related to income, then the unspent income can be treated as tax-deferred (spending savings at a later point in time), at which time it is taxed. Sales taxes often exclude items or provide rebates in an effort to create progressive effects. In many locations, "necessary" items such as non-prepared food, clothing, or
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Are local and sales tax the same thing?
They can signify the same thing ... sales tax is a tax on sales and includes all taxes, local, county, state and federal. Local tax generally refers to city or town tax.
What does sales tax percent?
It is not the same in all places.
Is excise tax the same as sales tax?
no
What is the gun sales tax for California?
Sales tax is the same as for food, clothing, etc.
What is the tax on 135.00?
It would depend on whether the 135.00 is income or if not, it would be taxed according to your state laws on sales tax.
Is the rate of sales tax the same in every state?
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.
What is an example of a tax on consumption?
An example of a tax on consumption would be a sales tax. A sales tax is a tax paid for the sales of goods and services. A consumption tax, it is a tax on something used or "consumed." A sales tax is a good example. Europe has a value added tax which is the same idea.
What is a example of a tax on consumption?
An example of a tax on consumption would be a sales tax. A sales tax is a tax paid for the sales of goods and services. A consumption tax, it is a tax on something used or "consumed." A sales tax is a good example. Europe has a value added tax which is the same idea.
How much is auto sales tax in New Mexico?
Multiple dealers have confirmed with me that the sales tax on automobiles is 3% in New Mexico. It is not the same as the general sales tax.
What is the sales tax rates in karnataka?
The sale tax is the same all over India. But now I think they only use V.A.T.
What is the HST all about?
HST stands for Harmonised Sales Tax and is the combination of GST (General Sales Tax) and PST (Provincial Sales Tax)
How much is tax on something that is 499.99?
It depends on the sales tax of the state you're in, and if you live in Oregon, there is no sales tax at all.
