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).
Minnesota, with a sales tax rate of 6.875%, and Nevada, with a sales tax of 6.85%, also have notably high tax rates. Rounding out the 11 highest sales tax states are Arkansas, Kansas, and Washington state, all of which have a 6.5% state sales tax rate. In some cases, local sales taxes can drive the rates even higher. Article. These 5 States Have No Sales Tax, and These 13 Have Low Tax Rates Read Article.