13th
highest in the U.S.
18.49%
combined wireless tax rate
Comparative Tax Rate – Wireless vs. Other Goods (%)
Wireless taxes and fees are nearly triple the sales tax for other goods and services.
Why so much?
| Tax / Charge | Tax % |
|---|---|
| State sales tax | 4.70% |
| Local sales tax | 2.10% |
| Local utility wireless | 3.50% |
| Local 911 | 1.30% |
| State 911 | 0.17% |
| Poison control | 0.15% |
| State USF | 0.63% |
| State TRS | 0.13% |
| Universal Service Fund (Federal) | 5.82% |
| TOTAL TRANSACTION TAX | 18.49% |
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Source: Wireless Taxes and Fees Continue Growth Trend by Scott Mackey.