18th
highest in the U.S.
17.36% combined wireless tax rate
Comparative Tax Rate – Wireless vs. Other Goods (%)
Wireless taxes and fees nearly double the sales tax for other goods and services.
Why so much?
| Tax / Charge | Tax % |
|---|---|
| State sales tax | 6.00% |
| Local sales taxes | 2.88% |
| State High Cost Fund | 1.26% |
| Wireless 911 | 1.38% |
| TRS service and TRS equipment | 0.02% |
| Universal Service Fund (Federal) | 5.82% |
| TOTAL TRANSACTION TAX | 17.36% |
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Source: Wireless Taxes and Fees Continue Growth Trend by Scott Mackey.