sales tax
noun
: a tax levied on the sale of goods and services that is usually calculated as a percentage of the purchase price and collected by the seller
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Sure, word warfare can nudge us on some issues – like yea or nay on a state infrastructure initiative or a county sales tax or a school district bond.
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Sarah Stein Lubrano, Mercury News, 13 Sep. 2025
In November, Mecklenburg County residents will vote on a one-cent sales tax which aims to expand the rail system and bolster the public transit system across the city.
—Briah Lumpkins, Charlotte Observer, 11 Sep. 2025
The Ministry of Finance announced that EVs’ tax-free purchases will expire at year's end, though the sales tax will be 5% tax versus 10% on traditional cars.
—Brendan Ahern, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025
Hopefully, leaders will make the transition to autonomous service before burdening consumers with even higher sales tax rates.
—Marc Joffe, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Sep. 2025
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Sarah Stein Lubrano, Mercury News, 13 Sep. 2025
In November, Mecklenburg County residents will vote on a one-cent sales tax which aims to expand the rail system and bolster the public transit system across the city.
—Briah Lumpkins, Charlotte Observer, 11 Sep. 2025
The Ministry of Finance announced that EVs’ tax-free purchases will expire at year's end, though the sales tax will be 5% tax versus 10% on traditional cars.
—Brendan Ahern, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025
Hopefully, leaders will make the transition to autonomous service before burdening consumers with even higher sales tax rates.
—Marc Joffe, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Sep. 2025
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“Sales tax.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sales%20tax. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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