sales tax
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In June, county voters approved Measure ER, which imposes a half-cent sales tax estimated to bring in $1 billion a year to help cash-strapped hospitals, clinics and Planned Parenthood services.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 6, 2026
That’s comparatively low; neighboring Tennessee’s state sales tax, for example, is 7%.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 5, 2026
TOKYO—Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi announced plans to cut the sales tax on food to 1% from 8% for two years beginning in April 2027, potentially adding to market concerns about the country’s fiscal health.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 30, 2026
Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi announced plans to cut the sales tax on food to 1% from 8% for two years beginning in April 2027.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 30, 2026
Meanwhile, Jake scanned the next customer’s items and did the math in his head, remembering to add sales tax to all non-food items.
From "The Smartest Kid in the Universe" by Chris Grabenstein
