46th
highest in the U.S.
12.05%
combined wireless tax rate
Comparative Tax Rate - Wireless vs. Other Goods (%)
Wireless is singled out for taxation.
Why so much?
| Tax / Charge | Tax % |
|---|---|
| Public Utility Gross Receipts Tax | 5.00% |
| Local 911 tax | 1.23% |
| Universal Service Fund (Federal) | 5.82% |
| TOTAL TRANSACTION TAX | 12.05% |
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Sources: Methodology from COST, “50-State Study and Report on Telecommunications Taxation,” May 2005. Updated July 2014 using state statutes, FCC data, and local ordinances.
Average Revenue Per Unit (ARPU): $48.79 per Cellular Telephone and Internet Association, July 2014.