sales tax

noun

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: a tax levied on the sale of goods and services that is usually calculated as a percentage of the purchase price and collected by the seller

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When tourism spending falls, so does the sales tax revenue mountain towns depend on to sustain their year-round populations. — Kelly Fleming, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026 The state legislature is considering a bill that would exempt diapers, wipes and feminine hygiene products from sales tax. — Mary Ramsey updated June 30, Charlotte Observer, 30 June 2026 Voters across the state will also consider measures that would require the direct election of all county assessors and renew a sales tax for parks conservation. — Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 1 July 2026 Lincoln voters will decide in November whether to approve a one-cent local sales tax that would give the city the highest sales tax rate in Placer County. — Nicole Buss, Sacbee.com, 29 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for sales tax

Word History

First Known Use

1921, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of sales tax was in 1921

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“Sales tax.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sales%20tax. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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sales tax

noun
: a tax paid on the purchase of goods and services and collected by the seller

Legal Definition

sales tax

noun
: a tax levied on the sale of goods and services that is usually calculated as a percentage of the purchase price and collected by the seller

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