Question

question 1

which types of goods have a reduced sales tax rate?

• all of these
• alcohol
• groceries
• school supplies
• food to be consumed on premises

question 2

the virginia general sales tax is 7%.

• true
• false

question 3

select has no state sales tax.

• alaska
• virginia
• maryland

Explanation:

Analyze sales tax exemptions

Using the State Taxation knowledge point, states often reduce or exempt sales tax on essential goods to lessen the financial burden on lower-income households. Groceries (unprepared food for home consumption) frequently qualify for a reduced rate or complete exemption, whereas alcohol, school supplies, and restaurant food (consumed on premises) are typically taxed at the standard rate.

Evaluate Virginia sales tax

The general state sales tax rate in Virginia is \(4.3\%\) at the state level, with an additional local tax (typically \(1.0\%\) or more depending on the locality), making the combined rate usually \(5.3\%\) or \(6.0\%\) (and higher in certain regions like Northern Virginia or Hampton Roads). It is not \(7\%\) statewide. Thus, the statement is false.

Identify state without sales tax

Among the options provided (Alaska, Virginia, Maryland), Alaska is one of the five states in the United States (along with Delaware, Montana, New Hampshire, and Oregon) that does not levy a statewide general sales tax. Virginia and Maryland both have state-level sales taxes.

Answer:

Question 1

• All of these
• Alcohol
• Groceries (Correct answer)
• School supplies
• Food to be consumed on premises

Question 2

• True
• False (Correct answer)

Question 3

• Alaska (Correct answer)
• Virginia
• Maryland