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July 15, 2024 - Sales tax in the United States is generally not included in the sticker price, so what you pay for a product may differ by state and even city or county.
July 15, 2024 -The sales tax is used in most states and cities and plays a vital role in state and local budgets. However, a tax that charges the same amount of money to everyone regardless of income increases inequities. Additionally, in some states, sales tax is charged on essential goods like food and medicine. Learn more in the latest video of our series, "Let's Learn About Fiscal Policy." (This resource is only available in Spanish)