indirect tax
Food items
indirect!
Almost everything except some clothing and food items.
In most states, Walmart does not charge tax on basic food items like fruits, vegetables, and unprepared foods. However, prepared foods, snacks, and other non-essential food items may be subject to sales tax.
Because Oregon does not have a sales tax at all, period that's why.
The sales tax rate on used items in this state is X.
To reduce the cost of the necessary food to the consumers that have to purchase it.
Because bottled water is a food item, like all other food items in your grocery cart, bottled water is sales tax exempt in the state of Washisngton!
find the total for items costing $149.99 with sales tax of 5.75%
In Texas, food products are exempt from sales tax. Only fast food is taxed. The basic rate in Texas is 6.25%. Other taxing entities, like municipalities can add on to this for a maximum rate of 8.25%.
Multiply the total taxable items times the tax rate expressed as a decimal. For example, if the sales tax rate is 6%, and the taxable items total $25, the sales tax is $1.50 (25 x .06).
The tax base for sales tax is the total amount of sales transactions subject to the tax, typically including the sale price of goods and certain services. It excludes items that are exempt from sales tax, such as some food items, prescription medications, and certain services depending on state regulations. The tax base can vary by jurisdiction, as different states or localities may have specific rules regarding what is taxable. Ultimately, the tax base is what the sales tax rate is applied to in order to calculate the total tax owed.