Taxes Plus

In 1789, England introduced a tax on candles. People were forbidden from making their own candles unless they obtained a license and then paid taxes on the candles they produced. The tax was repealed in 1831, leading to a more widespread popularity of candles.

Most states have property taxes, but several counties in Oklahoma stand out because they tax personal possessions that aren't used to generate income. Even basic household items, such as furniture, could be subject to the "tangible personal property" tax.

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All US taxpayers have to pay federal income taxes, but did you know that not every state has an income tax. There are seven states that do not and they are Alaska, Florida, Nevada, South Dakota, Texas, Washington, and Wyoming.