34th
highest in the U.S.
13.86% combined wireless tax rate
Comparative Tax Rate – Wireless vs. Other Goods (%)
Wireless taxes and fees are nearly double the sales tax for other goods and services.
Why so much?
| Tax / Charge | Tax % |
|---|---|
| State sales tax | 5.50% |
| Local sales taxes | 1.75% |
| Regulatory fee | 0.13% |
| State/local wireless 911 | 0.60% |
| TRS charge | 0.06% |
| Universal Service Fund (Federal) | 5.82% |
| TOTAL TRANSACTION TAX | 13.86% |
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Source: Wireless Taxes and Fees Continue Growth Trend by Scott Mackey.