The money has to be taxed every time it changes hands.

Your employer pays you. tax

You buy a car. tax

The dealership pays his salespeople. tax

They buy gas for their cars. tax

The gas station owner makes a profit. tax

We need to get rid of the sales tax and go to a simple income tax. Flat rate. No loopholes.

If you receive money or goods, they are taxed. You should not be taxed AGAIN if you buy something with your money.

The person selling you the service or goods should have his income taxed.

Too much of the tax system was designed for social engineering and business manipulation. That needs to end.