32nd
highest in the U.S.
14.44%
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 tax | 6.00% |
| Local option sales tax | 0.50% |
| Wireless 911 | 2.05% |
| Dual Party Relay Service fee | 0.06% |
| Universal Service Fund (Federal) | 5.82% |
| TOTAL TRANSACTION TAX | 14.44% |
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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.