-> In many cases they may amount to the same thing.  But there are value-added 
-> taxes on specific items, and they don't exist on other items.  Value-added 
-> taxes are often hidden from the consumer, and do not appear as a separate it 
-> on the sales receipt.  An example would be gasoline purchased in any of the 
-> States. 
  
Here in Canada, there's usually a sticker on the gas pump that shows 
the breakdown of the price, with taxes etc.. I'm not sure if these 
stickers are required by law. 
  
                            dow 
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