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In Germany sales tax changed once in the past 20 years. Everyone noticed it.

• Zikes 11y ago
  In the US it's set at the state and city levels. It varies so widely from city to city that unless you're a resident you'd never notice a change. The changes are frequent, too. Since they're so localized, they're often heavily involved in local politics. Recently my city was very divided over a half-cent tax hike to build a better high school.
• maxerickson 11y ago
  In Michigan, the sales tax rate is specified in the state constitution and can only be changed by holding a statewide vote. The rate last changed in 1994 and 1963 (1963/1964 was when the modern constitution was put in place). A proposal to increase it failed this month, with no votes from 80% of people that bothered to vote (~20% turnout). It would be interesting to see a survey of what it takes to change the rate in various states.
  • balls187 11y ago
    Michigan has a single tax jurisdiction, which specifies the tax rate. In other States, like WA for example, sales tax is a composite of jurisdictions: State, County or City, Special Tax Jurisdiction. There is a graphical representation of Tax Jurisidictions in the US: http://www.taxrates.com/calculator/ http://www.taxrates.com/calculator/ Note: I work for the company.