1st
highest in the U.S.
24.49%
combined wireless tax rate
Comparative Tax Rate – Wireless vs. Other Goods (%)
Wireless taxes and fees are more than triple the sales tax for other goods and services.
Why so much?
| Tax / Charge | Tax % |
|---|---|
| State sales tax | 5.50% |
| Local sales tax | 1.50% |
| City business and occupation tax | 6.13% |
| State USF | 4.37% |
| Wireless 911 | 1.06% |
| TRS | 0.11% |
| Universal Service Fund (Federal) | 5.82% |
| TOTAL TRANSACTION TAX | 24.49% |
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Source: Wireless Taxes and Fees Continue Growth Trend by Scott Mackey.