| Table 6.6 SALES AND USE TAX | ||
| Sales and Use Tax*** | ||
| Sales and Use Tax Rate | ||
| State | 6% | |
| Local | 1% | |
| Total | 7% | |
| Sales Tax Rate by Utility* | Unincorporated | City of Punta Gorda |
| Electric Power | 0% | 10% first $500, 3% thereafter |
| Natural Gas | 0% | 10% first $500, 3% thereafter |
| Fuel Oil | 0% | 10% first $500, 3% thereafter |
| Water | 0% | 10% on water-related charges only, up to total of $100 per billing |
| Sewer | 0% | 0 |
| Hazardous Waste Disposal | 0% | 0 |
| Communications Services Tax** | ||
| State | 6.80% | |
| State | 2.37% | |
| Local | ||
| Charlotte Unincorporated | 5.82% | |
| City of Punta Gorda | 5.82% | |
| Fuel Tax | ||
| State | $0.149 | |
| County | $0.180 | |
| Total | $0.329 | |
| * Also known as Municipal Public Service Tax | ||
| ** Levied on telecommunications, cable, direct-to-home satellite & related services | ||
| *** Imposed on each sale, admission charge, storage, or rental unless the transaction is specifically exempt. | ||
| Source: Department of Revenue, County and City Sources | ||
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