State Consumer Tax Laws
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State consumer tax laws are applied to a number of different products and services, and are used to raise revenues and (in some instances) inhibit certain behavior. Choose state from the map or a link from the list below for state-specific information on consumer taxes -- including sales taxes and taxation of cigarettes, gasoline, liquor, and more.