Understanding Sales Tax: Rates, Rules, and Exemptions in the United States

Sales tax is a tax added to the selling price of goods and services at the time of sale
It is collected by the seller and supports public services
Each state sets its own sales tax rates and rules
Some cities and counties have additional sales taxes
Five states in the US do not have a state-level sales tax
Taxability of items varies by state
Sales tax rates can vary within states due to local taxes
It is important to stay updated on sales tax rates for compliance

Note that this post was (partially) written with the help of AI. It is always useful to review the original source material, and where needed to obtain (local) advice from a specialist.