Massachusetts sales tax was first enacted in 1966. The initial rate was 3 percent, and it was introduced as a way to generate revenue for the state. Over the years, the rate has been adjusted, and additional items have been included in the taxable category.
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There is no universal sales tax rate in America - each state, county and city applies their own sales tax. See 'Sources and related links' below for each rate.
The United States has a progressive tax method. This means that the more your earn to more tax percentage of your income you pay. This is a dangerous type of taxation in that we are approaching a time when almost 50% of the population pay no income taxes at all.
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The most popular form of tax at the county level is sales tax.
The state sales tax rate in Massachusetts is 6.25%
As of August 1, 2009, the sales tax rate in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts is 6.25%.
As of August 1, 2009, the sales tax rate in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts is 6.25%.
As of August 1, 2009, the sales tax rate in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts is 6.25%.
As of August 1, 2009, the sales tax rate in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts is 6.25%.
As of August 1, 2009, the sales tax rate in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts is 6.25%.
Sales tax in Texas was implemented in 1961.
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As of 2012 the sales tax on vehicles in MA is 6.25 percent.
From the Motor Vehicle Sales & Use Tax section at http://www.mass.govMotor Vehicle Purchases in Massachusetts by Nonresidents: If a nonresident of Massachusetts purchases a motor vehicle in Massachusetts and takes title to and/or possession of the vehicle in Massachusetts, the sale is subject to the Massachusetts sales/use tax irrespective of whether the nonresident intends to use the motor vehicle within or outside Massachusetts.You have 20 days in which to pay the MA sales tax (6.25 percent in 2012) to avoid penalties and interest, not to mention criminal charges for tax evasion.
Maryland began in 1632