Ten Weirdest US Taxes - BookkeeperLive's

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10 Weirdest
US Taxes

Salt Tax
Throughout history, salt has been heavily
taxed because it was essential for food
preservation. There likely would have been
specific forms associated with the import
and sale of salt.
Tax

Flush Tax
To conserve water, Maryland has a tax on
toilet flushes that exceed a certain amount
each month. There likely is a specific form
associated with reporting water usage.

Tattoo Tax
Some places, like Arkansas, have a tax on
tattoos. The amount can vary depending on
the size and location of the tattoo. There's
usually a specific form to report and pay this
tax.

Window Tax
This tax was levied on the number of
windows in a house in some countries. The
idea was that wealthier people could afford
more windows.

Blueberry tax
Maine says protecting their wild blueberry
industry is crucial, so they're putting a tax on
it.

Candy tax
Candy tax is an additional tax placed on
certain sweets, typically those without flour,
like hard candies, to generate revenue or
discourage excessive consumption of
sugary products.