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LOG IN Forgot Login? Register General Discussion • Trading Post • Non-Film Score Discussion  Profile • Preferences • Community Rules • Help/Contact • Search Board Search Terms:  Search Within:  topics posts since 2019 2018 posts 2017 posts 2016 posts 2015 posts 2014 posts 2013 posts 2012 posts 2011 posts 2010 posts 2009 posts 2008 posts 2007 posts 2006 posts 2005 posts 2004 posts 2003 posts 2002 posts 2001 posts 2000 posts users  search tips  You must log in or register to post.   Go to page:  1      Non-Film Score Discussion: Sales-Tax   Last Post   Posted:   Apr 3, 2009 - 8:31 PM     By:   Holly   (Member) On the first of this month, our sales-tax increased from 8.25 percent to 9.75 percent. How much do ya'll pay? So far, the only 'difference' I've noticed is that (20) 4 week crickets have increased from a $1.62 to a $1.65. (**For Boo, our lizard, these are a staple in her diet.) Anyway, I was just curious to hear about what other folks pay...inquiring minds want to know!    Posted:   Apr 3, 2009 - 8:34 PM     By:   Steve Johnson   (Member) Same here in Texas- 8.25% Of course, you realize that this tax just goes to line the pockets of the legislators.    Posted:   Apr 3, 2009 - 8:39 PM     By:   Holly   (Member) Same here in Texas- 8.25% Of course, you realize that this tax just goes to line the pockets of the legislators. DOH! Stephen, I need to correct my post...ours actually went up to 9.75 percent!!! http://www.boe.ca.gov/cgi-bin/rates.cgi?LETTER=E&LIST=CITY *El Cajon (San Diego)    Posted:   Apr 3, 2009 - 11:21 PM     By:   JJH   (Member) in Nevada it is like 7.75%. states without personal income taxes tend to have higher sales tax rates. Unless you're in California, where all the nincompoops run the place.    Posted:   Apr 3, 2009 - 11:38 PM     By:   Montana Dave   (Member) Hi Holly. You and the Mr. were possibly thinking of visiting Montana someday. Some incentive from getting away from San Diego is there is NO SALES TAX. (Your lizard could feast). - Dave    Posted:   Apr 4, 2009 - 1:39 AM     By:   Urs Lesse   (Member) Germany 19% Denmark 25% And Denmark has the highest income tax rates, too (as far as I know, the top income tax rate is 62%). Sales tax ("Mehrwertsteuer" or "Value added tax" VAT) rates are reduced in Germany for some goods considered more recommendable, i.e. books, vegetables, dairy products and other foods etc.    Posted:   Apr 4, 2009 - 1:48 AM     By:   shicorp   (Member) The situation is similar in Austria, since the EU harmonized the system. VAT on most goods is 20%, for food (excluding beverages) and books it's 10%.    Posted:   Apr 4, 2009 - 2:05 AM     By:   Michael Arlidge   (Member) In Australia, we have a Goods and Services Tax (GST) of 10%. It applies to the whole country, and replaced the various individual state and territory tax schemes that were in place prior to its implementation in the year 2000.    Posted:   Apr 4, 2009 - 4:47 AM     By:   MusicMad   (Member) The situation is similar in Austria, since the EU harmonized the system. VAT on most goods is 20%, for food (excluding beverages) and books it's 10%. "Harmonized"? I know that may be the principle but the various rates which apply within member states mean harmonisation is a little way off. In the UK, we have a temporary reduction in VAT from 17.5% to 15% (with home power supplies suffering 5%) whilst many products - including non-prepared foods and drinks, books and newspapers being zero-rated.    Posted:   Apr 4, 2009 - 5:44 AM     By:   Greg Bryant   (Member) Ky - 6%    Posted:   Apr 4, 2009 - 6:53 AM     By:   Prospero   (Member) It was only 5% in Maryland, when I moved here 10 years ago. A year or two ago, it went up to 6%, still not too bad. PA has a 6% sales tax, but not on food, shoes or clothes. I was upset when MD taxed these items. Oh, well. Nearby DE has NO sales tax.    Posted:   Apr 4, 2009 - 7:21 AM     By:   WILLIAMDMCCRUM   (Member) Well, the UK has a comparatively massive 15%, but you get a lot for your taxes overall, like free Health care etc.. It's a value added tax (VAT) so you can resell without charging any. Businesses at present that are so small their annual turnover is less than £67,000 don't have to register, so they can sell more cheaply. There are a few helpers for entrepreneurs etc., but more is needed.    Posted:   Apr 4, 2009 - 8:01 AM     By:   joan hue   (Member) We have about a 8.5% sales tax in Washington. None on food. High gasoline taxes. We are one of the few states that has no income tax, and residents fight against an income tax. Because of the economy, sales are down so we are faced right now with having to make huge budget cuts in everything. My brother lives in California and pays income and sales taxes, and I think he may move someday.    Posted:   Apr 4, 2009 - 9:10 AM     By:   MusicMad   (Member) Well, the UK has a comparatively massive 15%, but you get a lot for your taxes overall, like free Health care etc.. It's a value added tax (VAT) so you can resell without charging any. Businesses at present that are so small their annual turnover is less than £67,000 don't have to register, so they can sell more cheaply. There are a few helpers for entrepreneurs etc., but more is needed. "... so they can sell more cheaply ..." but their costs are that much more expensive so the saving is not that significant. Labour intensive businesses should benefit but a business which trades products will suffer cost prices 15% (presently) higher than the business which is registered.    Posted:   Apr 4, 2009 - 10:07 PM     By:   Holly   (Member) Wow. There sure are some differences across the board. Interesting to hear about VAT in the EU countries too. As other states, in Cali, tangible "personal property" purchased is subject to sales tax. Unprepared food items in grocery stores is not, but ready-to-eat foods are taxed, regardless of the retailer (chain or sole). *There are also exemptions *and* partial exemptions in re: to other items and/or products. We're also subject to income taxes, which can be a thorne, depending on the individual. *And tax on gas is included in the metered price at the pump. Regardless, based on other folks posts, it appears that were in the middle of the mix when it comes to paying taxes...C'est la vie (^_^)    Posted:   Apr 4, 2009 - 10:39 PM     By:   dragon53   (Member) As STEVENJ said before, it's 8.25% in Texas---but there's no sales tax on food and no state income tax. On the dark side, the weather stinks most of the year, and, aesthetically, Texas is nothing to brag about unless you like asphalt, steel and concrete. I long to be back in North Carolina.    Posted:   Apr 5, 2009 - 4:24 AM     By:   WesllDeckers   (Member) Germany 19% Denmark 25% And Denmark has the highest income tax rates, too (as far as I know, the top income tax rate is 62%). Sales tax ("Mehrwertsteuer" or "Value added tax" VAT) rates are reduced in Germany for some goods considered more recommendable, i.e. books, vegetables, dairy products and other foods etc. The Netherlands: 19% for 'luxury goods' and 6% for food Oh, these taxes..! There are even constructions where you have to pay VAT/tax over another VAT/tax..!! How crazy is that?    Posted:   Apr 5, 2009 - 6:20 AM     By:   Gary S.   (Member) Michigan 6%. No tax on food, except if you go to a resteraunt. We also have a personal income tax of 4.1%.     Non-Film Score Discussion: Sales-Tax    < 1  >   Go to page:  1   First Post    General Discussion • Trading Post • Non-Film Score Discussion  Profile • Preferences • Community Rules • Help/Contact • Search Board You must log in or register to post.   Go to page:  1

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