A Tax Is Designed to Complement the Local Sales Tax

question 7

Short Answer

A tax is designed to complement the local sales tax structure, to prevent the consumer from making no- or low-tax purchases in another state, outside the United States, or online and then bringing the asset into the state.

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Definitions:

Exacerbation

A worsening of a disease or its symptoms, often leading to an increase in severity or frequency of symptoms.

Loss of Benefits

The discontinuation or reduction of welfare, insurance, or employee benefits, often due to changes in employment, income, or family status.

Social Security Disability Insurance

Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) is a federal insurance program that provides benefits to people who are unable to work due to a medically determined disability.

Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program

A federal aid program in the United States that provides food-purchasing assistance for low- and no-income people.