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The first sales tax in the US was introduced in West Virginia in 1921

Five states have no sales tax: Oregon, Montana, New Hampshire, Delaware, and Alaska

California has the highest statewide sales tax rate at 7.25%

In New York, a whole bagel is tax-free, but sliced bagels are taxed as prepared food

In some states, pumpkins are taxed if used for decoration but not if used for food

Over 160 countries use VAT (Value Added Tax), while the US uses sales tax

Online purchases became subject to sales tax nationwide after the 2018 Wayfair ruling

In Texas, cowboy boots are tax-exempt but hiking boots are taxed