9th
highest in the U.S.
18.95%
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 | 4.00% |
| State gross receipts tax | 4.00% |
| local option sales tax | 2.00% |
| 911 excise | 2.66% |
| TRS fee | 0.32% |
| PUC fee | 0.15% |
| Universal Service Fund (Federal) | 5.82% |
| TOTAL TRANSACTION TAX | 18.95% |
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Source: Wireless Taxes and Fees Continue Growth Trend by Scott Mackey.