Sales taxes go beyond a few extra bucks at the register. It’s not just about what you pay, but who pays. What are the implications of state sales tax bases across the U.S.? 

Katherine Loughead, Senior Policy Analyst & Research Manager at the Tax Foundation, joins Kyle Hulehan. Together, we'll uncover the core principles behind an efficient sales tax system and examine how taxing business inputs can lead to economic inefficiencies and higher prices for consumers. 

 Links: 

 https://taxfoundation.org/research/all/state/kentucky-sales-tax-reform/ 

https://taxfoundation.org/data/all/state/2024-sales-taxes/ 

 https://taxfoundation.org/taxedu/glossary/tax-pyramiding/ 

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