Radiohead says top 10% pay 70% of taxes (myth, Seattle, abuse, voters)
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The highest average sales taxes are in the south. Tennessee, Arkansas, Alabama, Louisana etc. Around 9% on average. Arkansas and Tennesse have 12% in some localities. Both Oklahoma and Alabama have a max sales tax rate of 11% (avg 9%). You just accepted what he said without taking into account local rates which adds alot to the overall rate.
The highest average sales taxes are in the south. Tennessee, Arkansas, Alabama, Louisana etc. Around 9% on average. Both Oklahoma and Alabama has a max sales rate of 11% (avg 9%). You just accepted what he said without taking into account local rates which adds alot to the overall rate.
The states and localities with the highest sales tax rates (and more importantly where this constitute the biggest revenue stream) are in the south. Its 9% on average in lots of southern states and some localities have 12%. These states and localities have the most regressive taxation.
The states and localities with the highest sales tax rates (and more importantly where this constitute the biggest revenue stream) are in the south. Its 9% on average in lots of southern states and some localities have 12%. These states and localities have the most regressive taxation.
Here is what you don't seem to understand, states use different means of taxation. Texas has no income tax but high property taxes. Looking at just sales doesn't provide a good understanding of taxes at all.
The thing that would be the best to look at is overall tax burden.
Here is what you don't seem to understand, states use different means of taxation. Texas has no income tax but high property taxes. Looking at just sales doesn't provide a good understanding of taxes at all.
The thing that would be the best to look at is overall tax burden.
You might notice southern states don't dominate the top of that list.
Totally irrelevant for what we are discussing here which is regressive vs progressive taxation. Which states generate most of their revenue through regressive taxation? Overwhelmingly southern states. States like Arkansas, Tennessee etc are extremely reliant on this revenue compared to other states. Do they have low inequality? NO!
Totally irrelevant for what we are discussing here which is regressive vs progressive taxation. Which states generate most of their revenue through regressive taxation? Overwhelmingly southern states. States like Arkansas, Tennessee etc are extremely reliant on this revenue compared to other states. Do they have low inequality? NO!
Not every tax should be progressive.
Even with the regressive sales tax, the people who earn more money generally pay more in taxes.
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