Got duped by the .99!

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dunno001 said:

Netyaroze said:


Oh, if only it were that simple. As has been mentioned, there is no federal sales tax. So that part is easy. But then it comes to the state. And yes, each state is different. But, to complicate matters, most states also have multiple taxing rules. New York, for instance, has a 4% state sales tax on most things, clothing under $110 and groceries exempted. In Virginia, it's 5% on everything except groceries, which are 2.5%. In addition, technically, you're not supposed to play the tax manipulation game, as if you pay less than your state tax on a purchase, you are supposed to claim it on your state income taxes. (I'd hazard a guess that most people don't do this properly.) Rules will vary from state to state on if you overpay in another jurisdiction, though.

Then comes the next level: county and city taxes. And as with the states, about as many rules can apply. Going back to NY, there is a county with a tax of 4% on everything but groceries. The next county over is 4.25%, but also exempts clothing. In VA, there are a few cities that have a 4% tax on prepared foods. It's a mess...

 

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