First State Sales Tax Proposed: West Virginia Pioneers
West Virginia enacted the nation's first broad sales tax in 1921, yet stubborn enforcement hurdles delayed its actual collection for years. This legislative gamble forced the state to develop early administrative frameworks that eventually stabilized revenue streams during the Great Depression.
May 3, 1921
105 years ago
Key Figures & Places
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