Comments on: Sales tax increases are another reason to be frugal

By: Jess

Jess — Wed, 23 Sep 2009 05:39:44 +0000

It’s so crazy how much sales tax varies from state to state. In California, it jumped from 8.25 to 9.25% in a year. Plus, in the recent months, it’s now up to 9.75% so it definitely reminds me to be more cautious of my purchases. Since sales tax here applies to almost everything, the cheaper deals aren’t all that cheap once you factor in the sales tax. Btw, love your site!

By: The Non-Student

The Non-Student — Wed, 09 Sep 2009 21:53:12 +0000

I'm all about the online purchases for items, except I just can't do clothing because I love looking at them in person (ruelala being an exception). Our sales tax is 5%, 2 1/2% on food. I guess we're lucky (at the moment). .-= The Non-Student´s last blog ..Cheap Eats: Black Bean Deliciousness =-.

By: Kacie

Kacie — Wed, 09 Sep 2009 16:06:58 +0000

Oh, taxes.

Here in Allegheny County, it’s 7%, but in surrounding counties it’s 6%. I’m fairly close to another county, so if I go to Sam’s Club or Target, I’m going to go to the other county for the tax savings. It’s pretty much an equal drive to the Sam’s & Target in my county, so why not?

Also, here in PA there’s no sales tax on clothing. Hellsyah!

Supposedly, you’re supposed to pay sales tax on online purchases somehow, but I have no idea how that would even work. Whatever.
.-= Kacie´s last blog ..My bank failed me =-.

By: Melanie

Melanie — Wed, 09 Sep 2009 12:37:25 +0000

Good post. We’re near Charlotte, where the sales tax is now over 8%. It’s crazy. We try to stick to Union County for our purchases, not just to avoid the sales tax, but also to support our own community. Online purchasing is also a great idea…another good thing is that, with sites like Amazon, if you spend enough at one time, your items may be eligible for free shipping, which saves you even more! Thanks for the post!