All along the lines of this. New York eager to keep it's record as Tax Capital of the U.S.A.
Over 20% of cell phone cost is the tax. Unless you have a low cost plan. Then the tax bite is higher.
PHONE TAXES ARE CELL HELL - New York Post
And cheaper plans favored by the frugal and poor are taxed at higher rates.
Someone with a $29.99 T-Mobile Basic plan with 300 minutes pays $6.95 in taxes monthly, a rate of 23.18 percent, 2 percentage points above the typical city bill.
All part of making NY State a tough place to do business. ...
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