By jurisdiction.
Sales tax rates and what is taxed vary by jurisdiction. The following table compares taxes on selected classes of goods in the states. Significant other differences apply. Following the table is abbreviated coverage of selected sales tax rates by state.
Summary
Notes:
These states tax food but give an income tax credit to compensate poor households: Hawaii, Idaho, Kansas, Oklahoma, South Dakota, and Wyoming.
Uniform local taxes are included in the base rate in California & Utah (1.25%), and Virginia (1.0%).
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