Center for State Tax Policy

Sales Taxes

Sales taxes are a form of excise levied when a good or services is sold to its final consumer. Sales taxes are levied at both the state and local level, and commonly exempt food, utilities and other necessities from taxation. Since state sales taxes only apply to purchases within a state’s borders, they are typically accompanied by a use tax that applies to the use, storage, or other consumption within the state of goods or services purchased out of state.

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Online Sales Taxes

Washington Voters Might Ban Local Grocery Excise Taxes, Including Soda Taxes

October 12, 2018

How Much Does Your State Collect in Sales Taxes Per Capita?

September 12, 2018

Colorado Announces Online Sales Tax Collection Starting November 1

September 11, 2018

Nevada Question 2: Exempting Feminine Hygiene Products from the Sales Tax

September 7, 2018

Prioritizing Tax Reform in Arkansas

August 23, 2018

Arkansas Tax Task Force Hones its Recommendations

August 7, 2018

Online Sales Tax Revenue Presents Opportunity for Permanent, Comprehensive Reform in Wisconsin

August 2, 2018

Enhancing Tax Competitiveness in Connecticut

July 31, 2018

Testimony: Tax Burdens and Tax Triggers in Arkansas

July 27, 2018

Sales Tax Holidays: Politically Expedient but Poor Tax Policy, 2018

July 17, 2018

State and Local Sales Tax Rates, Midyear 2018

July 16, 2018

Louisiana Legislature Partially Extends Sales Tax Hike, Fate of Online Sales Tax Still Uncertain

July 12, 2018

Sales Taxes on Soda, Candy, and Other Groceries, 2018

July 11, 2018

To What Extent Does Your State Rely on Sales Taxes?

June 27, 2018

State Tax Changes Taking Effect July 1, 2018

June 26, 2018

Recommendations for the Arkansas Tax Reform and Relief Task Force

June 21, 2018

Supreme Court Decides Wayfair Online Sales Tax Case