Ken, each state has their own taxes that they put on. With regards the ticket price this is usuallly already there. So if it says 100 dollars it doesnt mean 100 plus the taxes. Sometimes it does but not always. The taxes are usually about 6 to 8% so nothing like our VAT over here.
There are no national taxes other than what would already be incorporated.
No you can not claim taxes back like we do with the VAT. Maybe in other states but not in California.
Yes over here we earn considerably more than the "typical" carpet cleaner does in the states.
With that idiot buush bloke, the dollar has been in the toilet for some time. This may change soon but I doubt it very much. He has ruined the economy beyond a near future fix. And remember he inhereited the country in the black from the Billl bloke so that makes what he has r hasne done that much the worse. Bit like that woman over here did. We are still reeling from her governing of what was a brilliant country. Best, Dave
Ian, not sure what you mean. Are you refering to 110 volts? If so then just use a transformer. You dont need a genny.