43rd
highest in the U.S.
13.06%
combined wireless tax rate
Comparative Tax Rate – Wireless vs. Other Goods (%)
Wireless taxes and fees are double the sales tax for other goods and services.
Why so much?
| Tax / Charge | Tax % |
|---|---|
| State sales tax | 5.00% |
| Local sales tax | 0.55% |
| Police and Fire Protection fee | 1.60% |
| State USF | 0.10% |
| Universal Service Fund (Federal) | 5.82% |
| TOTAL TRANSACTION TAX | 13.06% |
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Source: Wireless Taxes and Fees Continue Growth Trend by Scott Mackey.