The underlying problem is the huge diversity of sales tax rates and tax
structures (and the very complex classification of goods and services). This
was a major problem for collecting sales tax on Internet sales until the
"uniform" approach that is being adopted. Some information about that is at
http://www.newrules.org/retail/inttax2.html

Richard

Ken Dryden wrote:

> Thanks to everyone who responded. I was aware of the rate table but
> trying to
> figure out my oddball situation. If I have to choose for a joint return,
> taking
> her state income tax deduction will likely exceed the tables, but I'm
> keeping
> every receipt this year for comparison.
>
> Always rely on government to muck up any change in tax law, even if it is
> supposed to be an improvement.
>
>


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