The Sales/use Tax That Is Employed by Most U

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Essay

The sales/use tax that is employed by most U.S. states does not fall on all retail transactions. Identify at least five sales/use tax exemptions that states often allow, eliminating certain transactions from the tax base.

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Definitions:

Stakeholders

Individuals or groups with an interest or concern in the success and operations of a business, including employees, customers, investors, and suppliers.

Uncertainty

The state of having limited knowledge where it is impossible to exactly describe the existing state or future outcome.

Risk

The exposure to the possibility of loss, damage, or any other undesirable event.

Inventory

The raw materials, work-in-progress products, and finished goods that are considered to be the portion of a business's assets that are ready or will be ready for sale.