One is the letter, A,B,AB, or O. This is the major part of the blood type. The other or minor part is the Rh type, which the A,B,AB, or O part is either positive or negative. Let me explain. The A or B or AB part of the blood type is called an antigen.
The District of Columbia state sales tax rate is 5.75%, and the average DC sales tax after local surtaxes is 5.75%. Washington, DC recently lowered the district sales tax by a quarter of a percent from 6% to 5.75%. The District of Columbia's sales tax is imposed on all sales of tangible property as well as on certain services. There is an additional sales tax of 9% on liquor and alcohol, 12% on parking fees, 10% on restaurant meals and rental cars, and 14% on hotel fees.
Washington Tax Laws. Federal, state, and local governments all collect taxes in a variety of ways. State revenues are comprised of property taxes, sales tax, and certain taxes on businesses. Additionally, states levy extra taxes on items such as liquor, tobacco products, and gasoline. In Washington, for example, gasoline is taxed at 55.9 cents per gallon, cigarettes are taxed at $3.25 per pack of 20, and sales tax is 6.5 percent. Taxes allow Washington and other states to provide essential services and maintain order. Click on a link below to learn more about the Evergreen Stateâs tax laws.