Question

Which statements about sales taxes are true? Check all that apply.

They are collected by state and local governments
The tax rate changes from state to state and city to city.
Failure to pay sales tax can result in the government seizing the property.
The more something costs, the greater the dollar amount paid in sales tax.
Sales taxes are taxes on purchased goods.

Answer 1

I believe the correct options are

- They are collected by state and local governments

- The tax rate changes from state to state and city to city

- The more something costs, the greater the dollar amount paid in sales tax

- Sales taxes are taxes on purchased goods

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Answer 2

The correct answers are 1, 2, 4, 5.

1. They are collected by a state and local governments.

2. The tax rate changes from city to city and from state to state.

4. The more something costs, the greater the dollar amount paid in sales tax.

5. Sales taxes are taxes on goods purchased.

Sales tax is termed as consumption tax which is being imposed by the government inorder for sale of goods and services.

Sales tax is collected by the retailer, levied on point of sale and passed on to the government.