Failure to form one's own identity leads to failure to form a shared identity with others, which could lead to instability in many areas as an adult. The identity formation stage of Erik Erikson's theory of psychosocial development is a crucial stage in life.
Since January 2017, 5 states (Alaska, Delaware, Montana, New Hampshire and Oregon) do not levy a sales tax, while Seattle Washington has the highest state sales tax rate at 10.4% (the territory of Puerto Rico has a higher 10.5% value added tax since April 2016).
Delaware, Montana, New Hampshire, and Oregon levy no sales tax whatsoever at either level. California has the highest statewide sales tax rate at 7.25%. However, when considering the combined rate â which includes the average of local sales taxes â Louisianaâs sales tax rate of nearly 10% is highest of all states.