25th
highest in the U.S.
16.36%
combined wireless tax rate
Comparative Tax Rate – Wireless vs. Other Goods (%)
Wireless taxes and fees are almost triple the sales tax for other goods and services.
Why so much?
| Tax / Charge | Tax % |
|---|---|
| State sales tax | 6.00% |
| School utility gross receipts | 1.50% |
| Kentuck USF | 0.17% |
| Kentucky TAP and TRS | 0.09% |
| Wireless 911 | 1.49% |
| Communications gross receipts tax | 1.30% |
| Universal Service Fund (Federal) | 5.82% |
| TOTAL TRANSACTION TAX | 16.36% |
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Source: Wireless Taxes and Fees Continue Growth Trend by Scott Mackey.