... Of the 45 states that levy a general sales tax, only 15 tax food to be eaten at home, according to the Federation of Tax Administrators. Beebe said last week that he still wants to push for a further reduction in the tax and eventually eliminate ...

... There are pros and cons to relying on each tax," said Ronald Alt, senior research associate at the Federation of Tax Administrators. "In general it's good principle to have a somewhat balanced system." Scott Moody, an economist at ...

... There are pros and cons to relying on each tax," said Ronald Alt, senior research associate at the Federation of Tax Administrators. "In general it's good principle to have a somewhat balanced system." Scott Moody, an economist at ...

... It is a problem you'll see over and over again in times of downturn," said Verenda Smith with the Federation of Tax Administrators, a research and lobbying group in Washington. Businesses collect money earned over the month - called ...