When you buy something from a store, you typically pay sales tax. Sales tax is a percentage added to the purchase price of goods and services, and it varies by state or locality. The store collects the sales tax on behalf of the government and then remits it to the appropriate tax authority. Some items may be exempt from sales tax, such as certain grocery items or clothing, depending on local tax laws.
What kind of tax do you pay when you buy something from the store?
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