Examples of these public services are public schools, police protection, health and welfare benefits, and the operation of the state government. Among the common types of taxes that many states impose are personal income tax, corporate income tax, sales tax, and real property tax.

What taxes are collected locally?

A local tax is an assessment by a state, county, or municipality to fund public services ranging from education to garbage collection and sewer maintenance. Local taxes come in many forms, from property taxes and payroll taxes to sales taxes and licensing fees. They can vary widely from one jurisdiction to the next.

Where do I find my state and local taxes paid?

These documents should show how much state or local tax you paid during the year:

1. Form W-2 (Wage and Tax Statement): Shows state income tax withholding in box 17.
2. Form W-2G (Certain Gambling Winnings): Might show state income tax withholding in box 15 and local income tax withholding in box 17.

How do I pay state and local taxes?

Learn how to pay your state taxes and find out about resources in your area that can help you through the process. The amount of state and local income tax you pay will depend on how much income you earn and the tax rate of the state or locality where you live.

How to collect, report and pay state sales taxes?

Here are the main steps in the process of preparing to collect, report, and pay sales taxes. Begin by determining whether you must collect sales taxes in a specific state (the tax nexus question). If you sell online, you will also need to check to see if you need to collect and pay sales tax on these online transactions in your state.

What are state and local tax collections per capita?

Today’s state tax map shows state and local tax collections per capita in each of the 50 states and the District of Columbia. D.C.’s tax collections per capita ($10,841) are higher than in any state.

How do state and local sales taxes work?

A citizen’s guide to the fascinating (though often complex) elements of the US tax system. How do state and local sales taxes work? What are the sources of revenue for the federal government?