
What's the sales tax structure of Washington, DC
The sales tax for general consumers of District of Columbia is about 5.75 percent. District of Columbia in reality levies the sales taxes having about five different tax rates.
This kind of a rate structure is designed in vantage point of benefitting maximum from the city's status as a tourist center and also to enjoy increased contribution by the non-residents living in Washington, DC. The sales tax rates at present are as follows -
- On tangible personal property - 5.75 percent
- On alcohol which is sold off for consumption off premises - 9 percent
- On restaurant meals, rental cars, take-out food, telephone cards - 10 percent
- On Commercial parking - 12 percent
- On motel and hotel rooms - 14.5 percent
http://www.bankrate.com/brm/itax/edit/state/profiles/state_tax_DC.asp
http://www.dc.gov/

