Ever watch a tablet teardown video? If so, you're aware that a battery takes up a lot of room. And that's a big reason why manufacturers are able to squeeze eight to 10 hours of battery life out of tablets these days.
BALTIMORE (WJZ) â A five-cent tax on every bottle of soda will soon be the law of the land in Baltimore. The so-called bottle tax bill is on its way to the mayor for her signature. Derek Valcourt has more on the bill and what it all means to the city and its residents. With little fanfare and majority support, City Council members voted to increase the bottle tax. The jump is more than double, from two cents to five cents, and takes effect in July 2013.
This page covers the most important aspects of Louisiana's sales tax with respects to vehicle purchases. For vehicles that are being rented or leased, see see taxation of leases and rentals. Louisiana collects a 4% state sales tax rate on the purchase of all vehicles. There are also local taxes of up to 6%. The maximum tax that can be owed is 825 dollars. In addition to taxes, car purchases in Louisiana may be subject to other fees like registration, title, and plate fees.