- Retail sales taxes are important for state and local revenue
- 45 states have statewide sales taxes, 38 states have local sales taxes
- Some states have high combined state and local sales tax rates
- Sales tax differentials can impact consumer behavior
- Sales taxes should be considered in the context of overall tax structure
- Data provides average local sales tax rates for each state in 2025
- Rates vary by state and can influence business decisions
- Hawaii, New Mexico, and South Dakota have broad sales tax bases
- Data is sourced from Sales Tax Clearinghouse and State Revenue Department websites
- Each state has different state and local sales tax rates as of January 2025
Source: taxfoundation.org
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.
