FX.co ★ 14 weirdest US taxes

The other day mass media have focused on a proposal to impose a special tax on all sales of athletic shoes. There are more hilarious taxes in force in other states of America however, and The Huffington Post made a list of the most bizarre ones.

Bagel tax
Since 2010, New Yorkers pay 9 cent US more for a cut bagel.

Pet tax
In Durham, North Carolina, people have to pay $10 for spayed or neutered pets and $75 for entire animals.

Candy tax
Gluten-free candies are subject to a 5% tax in the state of Illinois.

Tax exemption for 100(+)-year-olds
People older than 100 years are exempt from personal income tax in New Mexico.

Flush tax
In order to save water, the authorities of Maryland and Virginia introduced a $30 tax on flushing a toilet.

Cocaine and marijuana tax
Tennessee passed a law binding drug dealers to anonymously pay a tax of $3.5 per gram of marijuana and $50 per gram of cocaine.

Pampers tax exemption
Connecticut residents do not need to pay a tax at buying pampers, whereas baby diapers are subject to taxation.

Lid tax
In Colorado nonessential articles such as lids, papers glasses and napkins are taxable at sales and use a tax rate of 10%.

Nudity tax
In the state of Utah "nude or partially nude" workers are taxed 10% on their services.

Playing card tax
Any buyer of a deck of cards in the state of Alabama has to pay a 10 cent tax.

Decoration tax
Festive wall decorations in Texas are taxable.

Tattoo tax
The state of Arkansas imposed a 6% sales tax on tattooing.

Tax on hot air balloon rides
The authorities of Kansas imposed a tax on hot air balloon rides which imply a risk of flying away.

Vending machine fruit tax
In California, fresh fruit bought through a vending machine is 33% costlier than in stores.