sales tax

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A state and city sales tax of nearly 9%.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 7, 2026

Miami residents get all this because of—not in spite of—zero state income taxes, zero estate taxes, a manageable 7% sales tax, and reasonable property taxes and corporate taxes.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 7, 2026

Some cities would have a sales tax of more than 11%.

From Los Angeles Times • May 1, 2026

The mayor’s budget plan is benefiting from higher-than-expected business, property and sales tax revenues, both in the current budget year and the one that begins on July 1.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 20, 2026

“Okay, there’s sales tax on the stuff that’s not food....Uh, eight times eight, carry the six...”

From "The Smartest Kid in the Universe" by Chris Grabenstein