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Old 03-15-2024, 11:46 AM
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Originally Posted by pbaronie View Post
I could never understand why when I buy anything used I should pay sales tax. When retailers sell new they collect sales tax and pass it on to the state. That should be it! Why does the state get to reek the benefit on the same item if it is resold over and over? Where does it end?
Florida hasn't got an income tax, or all the pesky taxes other states have, where they nickel & dime you to death. even our tolls are low compared to states where many of us come from, so i don't mind it. honestly, i'm still doing better than i would've had i stayed 'up north.'