11th
highest in the U.S.
18.80% combined wireless tax rate
Comparative Tax Rate – Wireless vs. Other Goods (%)
Wireless taxes and fees are more than double the sales tax for other goods and services.
Why so much?
| Tax / Charge | Tax % |
|---|---|
| State sales (transaction priv.) | 6.60% |
| County sales (transaction priv.) | 0.60% |
| City telecommunications | 3.35% |
| City utility license tax | 2.00% |
| 911 | 0.43% |
| Universal Service Fund (Federal) | 5.82% |
| TOTAL TRANSACTION TAX | 18.80% |
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Source: Wireless Taxes and Fees Continue Growth Trend by Scott Mackey.