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Why Should I Pay?. Math Project. By: Genesis Torres. History of Taxation. The United States had a few taxes in the earlier history. From 1791 to 1802, the United States government was supported by internal taxes.
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Why Should I Pay? Math Project By: Genesis Torres
History of Taxation • The United States had a few taxes in the earlier history. • From 1791 to 1802, the United States government was supported by internal taxes. • The high cost of the War of 1812, brought the nation’s first taxes on gold, silverware, jewelry, and watches. • The Act of 1864, however, established the office of Commissioner of Internal Revenue.
Agree or Disagree with taxation? • I disagree because taxation makes us pay more money.
California • California tax is 10% • Yes California does income tax
Hawaii • Hawaii tax is 3.4% • Hawaii does not have an income tax rate
Utah • Utah tax rate is 5% • Utah has an income tax rate.
Nevada • Nevada tax rate is 4.97% • Nevada does not levy an individual income tax.
Washington • Washington tax rate is 7.25% • No Washington does not had income tax rate.
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IPod touch • $299.00 • 7% • Best buy • 299 *.7₊509=$500 • Total cost= $509.5
Ugg boots • $180.00 (Ugg store online) • 10% • 180*.1+180=$198 • Total cost= $198.00
Laptop • $ 499.99 • 4% • 499*.4 +199.6=$698.6 • At best buy. • Total cost=$ 698.6
Keyboard • $199.99 • 5% • 199.99*.5 +99.5=$298.5 • Best buy • Total cost=$ 298.5
Coach sneakers • $ 88.00 • 4% • 88.00*.4 +35.2=$123.2 • Total cost= $123.2 • Dillard’s
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