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Bungleau · 11-29-2004, 10:41 AM

In Michigan, we've got 6% sales tax and 4.2% (or is it 4.6?) income tax.

There are also special levies for things like hotel rooms and rental cars that are used for local infrastructure (sporting arenas, airport expansions, downtown rehabilitations, and the like). By doing it that way, they only "tax" the out-of-towners, and not the locals.

Many places have multiple levels of tax. Aside from the Canadian GST/PST, there's also VAT in Europe and elsewhere. In the states, you can get sales tax at the state, county, city, and I think regional level, and you can get hit at all levels at the same time. Which truly sucketh, if you think about it...

11-29-2004, 10:41 AM	#5
Bungleau 40th Level Warrior Join Date: October 29, 2001 Location: Western Wilds of Michigan Posts: 11,752	In Michigan, we've got 6% sales tax and 4.2% (or is it 4.6?) income tax. There are also special levies for things like hotel rooms and rental cars that are used for local infrastructure (sporting arenas, airport expansions, downtown rehabilitations, and the like). By doing it that way, they only "tax" the out-of-towners, and not the locals. Many places have multiple levels of tax. Aside from the Canadian GST/PST, there's also VAT in Europe and elsewhere. In the states, you can get sales tax at the state, county, city, and I think regional level, and you can get hit at all levels at the same time. Which truly sucketh, if you think about it... __________________ B Save Early, Save Often Save Before, Save After Two-Star General, Spelling Soldiers -+-+-+ Give 'em a hug one more time. It might be the last.