Tax This, Not That

4. The eyes have it: In Texas, contact lens solution is taxable, unless it's applied directly to the eye for medicinal purposes. In this case, it would be considered an over-the-counter medication and therefore exempt from sales tax. Texas Department of Revenue

5. Carseats in Connecticut: In Connecticut, sales tax isn't charged on child safety seats, but the exemption only applies to the sale of additional bases to be used in a second vehicle. On the other hand, travel systems that combine a safety seat and stroller or travel system are taxable. In response to this announcement, one Connecticut stay-at-home dad reportedly asked, "What about the baby seat I use in my motorcycle sidecar?" Connecticut Department of Revenue