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).
South Carolinaâs annual sales tax-free weekend starts Friday, but North Carolina retailers are taking extra steps to lure shoppers who might otherwise be tempted to shop south of the border. This is the second year North Carolina wonât have its own sales tax holiday, which previously occurred the first weekend of August. Like South Carolinaâs holiday, the tax-free weekend offered shoppers relief on back-to-school items like clothing and laptops.