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有福日报(YoFu Daily)是一份面向美国华人长辈的每日简报(起源于大西雅图地区)——全美及本地新闻、活动推荐与生活资源。通过微信 有福日报 公众号推送,方便家人一键转发。

YoFu Daily is a daily briefing for Chinese-speaking elders in America, published from the Greater Seattle area — national and local news, things to do, and practical resources. It goes out on the WeChat official account 有福日报, so family can forward it in one tap.

今日头条三则Top Stories

美国新闻一则NATIONAL

联邦探员搜查众议员奥马尔华府住所

Federal agents search Rep. Ilhan Omar's Washington home

据美国公共电视台(PBS)报道,10月12号周一清早,国土安全调查局(Homeland Security Investigations)探员搜查了明尼苏达州(Minnesota)民主党籍联邦众议员奥马尔(Ilhan Omar)在华盛顿特区的住所,搬走多箱物品。司法部称这是一项进行中的刑事调查。《纽约时报》援引知情人士称,调查涉及她家人当年取得美国公民身份的文件,包括她父亲填写的表格,查的是移民文件上是否有不实陈述。

PBS NewsHour reported that early Monday, Oct. 12, Homeland Security Investigations agents searched the Washington, D.C., home of Rep. Ilhan Omar, a Minnesota Democrat, and carried out boxes. The Justice Department called it an ongoing criminal investigation. The New York Times, citing sources, said the probe concerns the paperwork through which her family obtained U.S. citizenship, including forms her father filled out, and possible false statements on immigration documents.

社区影响奥马尔在社交媒体上表示,此举意在打击政治对手、把联邦执法当作武器。搜查距选举只有22天,司法部历来有选前60天避免公开调查行动的惯例。下一步是检方审阅证据,再决定是否提交大陪审团起诉。此案结果未定,但它提醒已入籍的家庭:当年的移民文件值得妥善保存。
COMMUNITY IMPACTOmar said on social media that the search is an attempt to target political enemies and weaponize federal law enforcement. It came 22 days before an election; the Justice Department has long avoided overt investigative steps within 60 days of a vote. Prosecutors will now review the evidence and decide whether to seek a grand jury indictment. The outcome is open, but it is a reminder for naturalized families to keep their old immigration papers safe.

名词解释Glossary Homeland Security Investigations:国土安全调查局;search warrant:搜查令;grand jury:大陪审团;naturalization:入籍

来源:Source: https://www.pbs.org/newshour/show/rep-omar-accuses-trump-of-political-intimidation-after-agents-search-her-home · 2026-10-12

本地新闻LOCAL NEWS

埃弗雷特(Everett)餐馆外斗殴 失窃皮卡撞倒六人

Stolen pickup hits six after brawl outside Everett restaurant

据KIRO 7电视台报道,10月11号周日凌晨,埃弗雷特(Everett)百老汇大道上的餐馆El Muchacho Alegre停车场发生斗殴。混乱中一名男子偷走顾客的皮卡,开车离开时撞倒六人,四名男子重伤送医,其中一人转往西雅图港景医疗中心(Harborview Medical Center)。司机在约一个街区外撞车后徒步逃走,警方尚未确认嫌犯身份,仍在追查。现场找到一枚弹壳,警方认为无人中枪。

KIRO 7 reported that early on Sunday, Oct. 11, a fight broke out in the parking lot of El Muchacho Alegre, a restaurant on Broadway in Everett. In the chaos a man stole a customer's pickup and hit six people as he drove away; four men were taken to hospital with serious injuries, one later transferred to Harborview Medical Center in Seattle. The driver crashed about a block away and fled on foot; police have not identified a suspect. A shell casing was found, but police believe no one was shot.

社区影响邻居向KIRO 7表示,这家餐馆一带长期不安宁,夜里常有车在后巷飙车,多次向店家反映无果。深夜人群一旦动手,开车冲出的人和车最难预料,周围的人很难躲开。对本地华人家庭而言,年轻人深夜外出遇到争吵应尽快离开,不要停下围观;知情者可拨打埃弗雷特警方电话425-257-8450。
COMMUNITY IMPACTNeighbors told KIRO 7 the area around the restaurant has long been troubled, with cars racing down the back alley at night, and that repeated complaints to the business went nowhere. Once a late-night crowd turns violent, a fleeing driver is the hardest danger to predict, and people nearby have little room to get away. For Chinese families here, young people out late should leave as soon as an argument starts rather than stop to watch; anyone with information can call Everett police at 425-257-8450.

名词解释Glossary pickup truck:皮卡;Harborview Medical Center:港景医疗中心;hit-and-run:肇事逃逸

来源:Source: https://www.kiro7.com/news/local/6-people-ran-over-by-pickup-truck-following-fight-everett-parking-lot-4-seriously-injured/5Z3YNHOFLFCYFOM7K72HEZMPPE/ · 2026-10-13

本地新闻LOCAL NEWS

金县明年元旦起调高销售税 未经选民投票

King County raises sales tax from Jan. 1 without a public vote

销售税是在标价之外、结账时按比例另加的税,州和地方各自征收。据KOMO电视台报道,金县议会以六比三表决通过加征一小笔销售税,明年1月1号起生效,每买100美元的东西多付一美分,预计每年收入约1000万美元,用于为无家可归的儿童和家庭增设紧急庇护床位。县议会的数字显示,全县目前有967名无家可归的青少年,庇护床位只有187张。届时西雅图的销售税率将升至10.56%。

Sales tax is added as a percentage at checkout, on top of the shelf price, by both the state and local governments. KOMO News reported that the King County Council voted 6-3 to add a small sales tax starting Jan. 1: one cent on every $100 of purchases, raising an estimated $10 million a year for emergency shelter for homeless children and families. County figures show 967 homeless youth and only 187 shelter beds. Seattle's sales tax rate will rise to 10.56%.

社区影响县议员巴尔杜奇(Claudia Balducci)表示,据她了解,一般纳税人每年约多付四美元。这次未经选民投票,是因为州议会今年通过新法,允许地方政府为可负担住房、行为健康设施等项目自行小幅加税;反对的县议员邓恩(Reagan Dunn)认为,加税按传统应交选民表决。
COMMUNITY IMPACTCouncilmember Claudia Balducci says that, as she understands it, the average taxpayer will pay about $4 more a year. No public vote was needed because a new state law this year lets local governments pass small tax increases for affordable housing, behavioral health facilities and similar projects; Councilmember Reagan Dunn, who voted no, says tax increases have traditionally gone to voters.

名词解释Glossary sales tax:销售税;King County Council:金县议会;emergency shelter:紧急庇护所

来源:Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W8LkIifi_k4 · 2026-10-12

本地新闻速览Local In Brief

塔科马(Tacoma)选民将投票决定租客保护新规

Tacoma voters to decide on stronger renter protections

塔科马(Tacoma)11月的选票上有1号提案,名为「人人安居」(Safe Homes for All),内容是加强对租客的保护。按照提案,市政府要负责追查和罚款不守规矩的房东,而不是让租客自己打官司维权。家里有子女在塔科马租房的,可以提醒他们留意选票上的这一项。

Tacoma's November ballot includes Initiative Measure 1, known as Safe Homes for All, to strengthen tenant protections. Under it, the city would be responsible for pursuing and fining landlords who break the rules, rather than leaving enforcement to tenants' lawsuits. Families with children renting in Tacoma may want to point out this measure on the ballot.

来源:Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d92MDWqST4Q

埃德蒙兹(Edmonds)警方提醒冒充警察诈骗长者增多

Edmonds police warn of rising scams aimed at seniors

埃德蒙兹(Edmonds)警方表示,冒充警察、政府官员或银行职员的电话和网络诈骗增多,专挑长者下手,谎称对方卷入刑事调查、可能被捕。骗子常说电话被监听、银行职员不可信,要求保密,还让人汇款、买礼品卡、用比特币提款机买加密货币,或把现金交给「专人」上门取走。警方强调,真警察从不要钱,也不会要求瞒着家人和银行;接到可疑电话就挂断,找家人或本地警方核实。

Edmonds police say phone and online scams by people posing as police, officials or bank staff are rising and targeting seniors, claiming victims are tied to a criminal investigation and could be arrested. Scammers often say the phone is monitored and bank staff cannot be trusted, demand secrecy, and ask for wire transfers, gift cards, cryptocurrency bought at Bitcoin ATMs, or cash handed to a courier. Police stress that real officers never demand money or ask you to hide things from family or your bank; hang up and check with family or local police.

来源:Source: https://www.kiro7.com/news/local/edmonds-police-warn-rise-scams-targeting-seniors/MDWMPJ7ALNFPFOSZMPFZW5LVNU/

西兰花芽苗沙门氏菌疫情 华州病例最多

Washington leads salmonella outbreak tied to broccoli sprouts

疾控中心查出,一起与西兰花芽苗及发芽种子有关的沙门氏菌疫情中,华州有24个病例,全国最多,蒙大拿州四例。召回的是Gardeners Basics、Eden Brothers和Home Grown三个牌子西兰花发芽种子中的特定包装和批次,在亚马逊等网店有售,Evergreen Fresh Sprouts的芽苗已过期下架。家里自己发芽苗吃的,先对一下种子的牌子和批次,对得上的别再用,接触过的容器要清洗消毒,有症状就看医生。

CDC figures show Washington has 24 cases in a salmonella outbreak tied to broccoli sprouts and sprouting seeds, the most of any state, followed by Montana with four. The recall covers specific package sizes and lots of Gardeners Basics, Eden Brothers and Home Grown broccoli seeds sold online, including on Amazon; Evergreen Fresh Sprouts sprouts are past their date and off sale. Anyone who grows sprouts at home should check the seed brand and lot and stop using any that match, clean and sanitize containers, and see a doctor if symptoms appear.

来源:Source: https://mynorthwest.com/local/salmonella-broccoli-sprouts/4285781

盖蒂图片(Getty Images)破产重组 西雅图不裁员

Getty Images to restructure in bankruptcy, no Seattle layoffs planned

盖蒂图片(Getty Images)是总部在西雅图的图片公司,新闻媒体和企业常从它那里买照片,在西雅图约有360名员工。公司宣布将申请破产、借重组再次私有化,盖蒂家族和科赫家族的投资机构将持有全部股份,背后是多年积累、截至6月底达21亿美元的债务。公司表示不预计裁员,供应商照常付款,计划年底前完成重组。

Getty Images, the Seattle-headquartered company that sells photos to news outlets and businesses, has about 360 employees in Seattle. It will file for bankruptcy and go private again through a restructuring, with the Getty family and Koch Equity Development owning all of it, driven by years of debt that stood at $2.1 billion as of June 30. The company says it does not expect layoffs, vendors will be paid in full, and it aims to finish by year's end.

来源:Source: https://www.seattletimes.com/business/getty-images-to-restructure-via-bankruptcy-no-seattle-layoffs-planned/

原住民日 西雅图日破之星文化中心办庆祝

Daybreak Star center marks Indigenous Peoples' Day

西雅图的日破之星印第安文化中心(Daybreak Star Indian Cultural Center)1977年开馆,周一原住民日,老老少少在这里跳舞、祈祷、一起吃饭,有人摆摊卖手工串珠首饰。西雅图市议会2014年一致投票,用原住民日取代哥伦布日;市议员施特劳斯(Dan Strauss)当晚宣布,市政府将与基金会合作修复发现公园(Discovery Park)中心的狼树自然区。修复计划刚刚宣布;发现公园就在文化中心旁边,秋天适合带孙辈去走走。

Seattle's Daybreak Star Indian Cultural Center, opened in 1977, filled on Monday's Indigenous Peoples' Day with people young and old dancing, praying and eating together, and vendors selling handmade beadwork. Seattle's council voted unanimously in 2014 to mark Indigenous Peoples' Day instead of Columbus Day; that evening Councilmember Dan Strauss announced a city partnership with the foundation to restore the Wolf Tree Nature Area at the heart of Discovery Park. The restoration has only just been announced; the park surrounds the center and makes a good autumn walk with grandchildren.

来源:Source: https://www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news/on-indigenous-peoples-day-wa-tribes-celebrate-answer-to-genocide/

普吉湾能源(PSE)涨价听证会遭人辱骂 州委员会道歉

State commission apologizes after racist disruption of PSE rate hearing

华州公用事业与交通委员会(Utilities and Transportation Commission)负责审批普吉湾能源(Puget Sound Energy)的电价,这家公司的电价2年涨了45%,还提议明年初再涨,不少居民表示不满。上周三委员会就涨价开网上听证会,有人反复闯入,用种族歧视的脏话辱骂发言的居民,委员会为管理不力道歉,以后的会议将不允许参加者自行开麦。对电价有意见的居民可在11月12号前提交意见,注明案号UE-260005,电话1-888-333-9882,也可发邮件或写信。

The Washington Utilities and Transportation Commission approves Puget Sound Energy's rates; PSE's electricity prices rose 45% in two years and further increases are proposed for early 2027, drawing complaints from many residents. At an online public comment hearing on the rate hike last Wednesday, someone repeatedly joined and hurled racist slurs at residents; the commission apologized for poor moderation and future meetings will not let participants unmute themselves. Residents can comment on the rates until Nov. 12, citing docket UE-260005, by phone at 1-888-333-9882, by email or by mail.

来源:Source: https://www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news/wa-agency-apologizes-after-racist-interruption-at-virtual-meeting/

皮尔斯县(Pierce County)拟严管无证小吃摊

Pierce County weighs crackdown on unpermitted food vendors

在华州摆摊卖吃的,要先拿卫生许可。皮尔斯县(Pierce County)县议员莫雷尔(Dave Morell)提出,没有许可的小贩不许在街道和人行道上摆摊,晚上十点到早上七点不准营业,县警长办公室可以执法、扣押设备,摊主最高可被罚5000美元、判刑364天。家里有人想做点小吃生意补贴家用的,先把卫生许可办齐。

Selling food in Washington requires a health permit first. Pierce County Councilmember Dave Morell proposes barring unpermitted vendors from streets and sidewalks and from operating between 10 p.m. and 7 a.m., letting the sheriff's office enforce the rules and impound equipment, with owners facing up to $5,000 in penalties and 364 days in jail. Anyone in the family hoping to sell food for extra income should get the health permit first.

来源:Source: https://mynorthwest.com/kiro-opinion/unpermitted-food-vendors-2/4285791

林地公园(Woodland Park)深夜抢劫 男子头部被刺

Man stabbed in the head during attempted robbery at Woodland Park

据KOMO电视台报道,周一凌晨12点半,西雅图北边奥罗拉大道(Aurora Avenue North)旁的林地公园(Woodland Park),一名男子在野餐棚附近遭人抢劫未遂,被刺伤耳后头部。伤者已接受治疗,嫌犯逃走,警方仍在追查。公园白天人多,夜里空旷,长者散步、遛弯尽量趁天亮。

KOMO News reported that at 12:30 a.m. Monday, near a picnic shelter in Woodland Park off Aurora Avenue North in north Seattle, a man was stabbed in the head behind the ear during an attempted robbery. He received medical treatment; the suspect fled and police are still searching. Parks are busy by day and empty at night, so seniors are better off taking their walks in daylight.

来源:Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B5hIAlah7E0

本地活动15则Local Events

今日本地新活动TODAY

皮查农场秋收节

Picha Farms Fall Festival

时间 今天(10月13号)下午3点到6点

地点 普亚勒普(Puyallup)皮查农场(Picha Farms, 6502 52nd ST E, Puyallup, 98371)

内容 农场有玉米迷宫、干草车,迷宫出口送一个小南瓜,还有热苹果汁和焦糖爆米花。地方开阔,一家人去走走,不用会英文。

注意 免费入场,干草车等活动另外收费。田里地面不平,穿平底鞋。

https://www.parentmap.com/calendar/picha-farms-fall-festival-2/2026-10-13/

今日常规活动TODAY — REGULARS

湖畔凯悦酒店牡蛎节

Oyster Fest Specials at Hyatt Regency Lake Washington

时间 今天(10月13号)早上7点到晚上11点

常规时间 每周二早上7点到晚上11点

地点 伦顿(Renton)华盛顿湖凯悦酒店(Hyatt Regency Lake Washington, 1053 Lake Washington Blvd N, Renton, 98056)

内容 酒店的Water's Table餐厅整个10月推出牡蛎菜,早中晚都有,比如炸牡蛎煎蛋卷、牡蛎三明治。爱吃海鲜的,约上老伴儿去湖边吃一顿。

注意 按菜单单点付费,不收门票。

https://www.parentmap.com/calendar/oyster-fest-specials-at-hyatt-regency-lake-washington-2/

西雅图水族馆西语日

¡Vamos al Acuario!

时间 今天(10月13号)上午9点半到下午5点

常规时间 每周一、二、三、四、五、六、日上午9点半到下午5点

地点 西雅图水族馆(Seattle Aquarium, 1483 Alaskan Way Pier 59, Seattle, 98101-2015)

内容 水族馆为庆祝西语裔传统月,部分动物讲解用西班牙语和英语同时讲,还有寻宝游戏和小奖品。带孙辈去看鱼看海獭,不懂讲解也看得开心。

注意 含在门票内,需买水族馆门票。在海边码头上,风大带件外套。

https://www.parentmap.com/calendar/vamos-al-acuario/2026-10-13/

鲍勃玉米南瓜农场秋收节

Fall Festival at Bob’s Corn and Pumpkin Farm

时间 今天(10月13号)上午10点到晚上7点

常规时间 每周一、二、三、四、五、六、日上午10点到晚上7点

地点 斯诺霍米什(Snohomish)鲍勃玉米南瓜农场(Bob’s Corn and Pumpkin Farm, 10917 Elliott Rd, Snohomish, 98296-8106)

内容 坐拖拉机下到田里自己挑南瓜,走玉米迷宫,农场小店有甜甜圈和热苹果汁。开放到11月1号。

注意 平日两岁及以上每人19.95美元,周末28.95美元,部分活动另收费。田里有泥,穿旧鞋。

https://www.parentmap.com/calendar/fall-festival-bobs-corn-and-pumpkin-farm/2026-10-13/

斯普纳农场丰收节

Spooner Farms Harvest Festival

时间 今天(10月13号)上午9点到下午6点

常规时间 10月期间开放上午9点到下午6点

地点 普亚勒普(Puyallup)斯普纳农场(Spooner Farms, 9710 State Route 162 E, Puyallup, 98374)

内容 六代务农的老农场,种了50多种南瓜、葫芦和玉米,有南瓜地、玉米迷宫和农场动物。带孙辈去挑南瓜。

注意 南瓜地免费进,其它活动收费。田里地面不平,穿平底鞋。

https://www.parentmap.com/calendar/spooner-farms-harvest-festival/2026-10-13/

本周末本地新活动THIS WEEKEND

缅怀之行

The Walk to Remember

时间 周日(10月18号)上午9点半到11点半

地点 伦顿(Renton)吉恩·库伦纪念公园(Gene Coulon Memorial Park, 1201 Lake Washington Blvd N, Renton, 98056-2567)

内容 第二十四届缅怀之行,为流产、死产和婴儿夭折的家庭举办,大家一起散步、纪念孩子。家里有过这种伤心事的,可以去和有同样经历的人走一走。

注意 免费。湖边早上凉,多穿一件。

https://www.parentmap.com/calendar/the-walk-to-remember/

萨马米什湖州立公园狗狗丰收走

Walk’n Wag Harvest at Lake Sammamish State Park

时间 周日(10月18号)中午12点到下午4点

地点 伊萨夸(Issaquah)萨马米什湖州立公园(Lake Sammamish State Park, 2000 NW Sammamish Rd, Issaquah, 98027)

内容 从篝火边出发,牵着狗走三公里,穿过公园里的老苹果园,回来烤棉花糖。没有狗也能去,看看热闹、走走路。

注意 免费。走三公里,穿好走的鞋。

https://www.parentmap.com/calendar/walkn-wag-harvest-at-lake-sammamish-state-park/

伊萨夸苹果节

Issaquah Goes Apples

时间 周六(10月17号)上午9点到下午2点

地点 伊萨夸(Issaquah)老城区历史加油站一带(Historic Shell Station & Downtown Issaquah, 232 Front St N, Issaquah, 98027-3232)

内容 老城区办苹果主题的秋收节,有农夫市集、手工艺市集、现榨苹果汁、扎稻草人和现场音乐。适合带孙辈去逛。

注意 免费。周六上午人多,早点去好停车。

https://www.parentmap.com/calendar/54920/

默瑟岛社区友善日

Community Kindness Day and Walk

时间 周日(10月18号)下午1点到4点

地点 默瑟岛(Mercer Island)默瑟代尔公园(Mercerdale Park, 7701 SE 32nd St, Mercer Island, 98040)

内容 不同能力的人一起散步、坐轮椅同行、做义工、交朋友。一个人去也欢迎。

注意 免费,主办方请大家在网上报名。

https://www.parentmap.com/calendar/walk-friendships-community-kindness-day-0/

肯莫尔幼儿园秋收节

Fall Festival and Pumpkin Patch

时间 周六(10月17号)上午10点到12点

地点 肯莫尔(Kenmore)Kiddie Academy幼儿园(Kiddie Academy of Kenmore, 7800 NE Bothell Way, Kenmore, 98028)

内容 幼儿园办秋收节,有南瓜地和秋天的小活动。适合带三五岁的孙辈。

注意 免费,主办方建议提前报名,好备足东西。

https://www.parentmap.com/calendar/fall-festival-and-pumpkin-patch/

贝纳罗亚音乐厅开放日

Benaroya Hall Open House

时间 周日(10月18号)上午10点到下午4点

地点 西雅图贝纳罗亚音乐厅(Benaroya Hall, 200 University St, Seattle, 98101-3428)

内容 西雅图交响乐团的音乐厅全天开放,各个厅都有演出、讲故事和吃的,节目里有华裔儿童文化项目Chinese American Bear与交响乐团乐手同台。听音乐不用懂英文。

注意 免费。市中心停车贵,可以坐车去。

https://www.parentmap.com/calendar/benaroya-hall-open-house/

雷德蒙狗狗万圣节

Redmond Howl-O-Ween

时间 周六(10月17号)中午12点到下午4点

地点 雷德蒙(Redmond)雷德蒙市中心购物区(Redmond Town Center, 16474 NE 74th St Ste B-220, Redmond, 98052-7802)

内容 第三届狗狗万圣节,主人给狗穿上万圣节服装游行,还有派对。没养狗也可以去看看,孩子们最爱。

注意 免费。购物中心有停车场,人多时早点到。

https://www.parentmap.com/calendar/redmond-howl-o-ween/

本周末常规活动THIS WEEKEND — REGULARS

朱比利农场10月周末丰收节

October Weekends at Jubilee Harvest Festival

时间 周六(10月17号)上午10点到下午5点

常规时间 每周六、日上午10点到下午5点

地点 卡内申(Carnation)朱比利农场(Jubilee Farm, 229 W Snoqualmie River Rd NE, Carnation, 98014-8002)

内容 邻居牵来小马,乐队在门廊上演奏,可以帮着压苹果汁,坐干草车去南瓜地挑南瓜。离东区不远,一家三代去待半天正好。

注意 免费入场,南瓜和部分活动收费。农田路软,穿防水鞋。

https://www.parentmap.com/calendar/october-weekends-jubilee-harvest-festival/2026-10-17/

十字路口市集舞台免费演出

Free Live Performances at the Market Stage

时间 周六(10月17号)晚上7点到8点45

常规时间 每周五、六、日晚上7点到8点45

地点 贝尔维尤(Bellevue)十字路口购物中心(Crossroads Bellevue Shopping Center, 15600 NE 8th St, Bellevue, 98008-3927)

内容 每周五、六、日都有本地乐手的免费演出,买份吃的找个座位坐下听。就在贝尔维尤,离家近。

注意 免费。晚上出门,带件外套。

https://www.parentmap.com/calendar/31366/2026-10-17/

第三空间广场周末音乐

Live Music at Third Place Commons

时间 周六(10月17号)晚上7点到9点

常规时间 每周五、六晚上晚上7点到9点

地点 湖林市(Lake Forest Park)第三空间广场(Third Place Commons, 17171 Bothell Way NE, Lake Forest Park, 98155)

内容 每周五、六晚上的现场音乐,可以买吃的,也可以自己带饭。室内有座位,下雨也不怕。

注意 免费。晚上去,结伴同行。

https://www.parentmap.com/calendar/live-music-third-place-commons-s2/2026-10-17/

美国文化一则American Customs

在美国买东西,货架上的标价通常不含销售税,税是结账时按比例另加的。州和地方各自征收,税率各地不同,同一件东西在不同城市结账,付的钱可能不一样。金县县议员邓恩表示,金县的销售税在全国最高;加税后西雅图的税率为10.56%。

In the US, shelf prices usually do not include sales tax; it is added as a percentage at checkout. The state and local governments each levy it and rates vary, so the same item can cost a different amount in different cities. King County Councilmember Reagan Dunn says the county has the highest sales tax in the nation; after this increase Seattle's rate will be 10.56%.

标价不含税,是因为税率各地不同,商家没法在全国统一的价签上写一个含税价;把税单独列出来,也让顾客清楚看到自己交了多少给政府。

Prices exclude tax because rates differ from place to place, so a nationwide price tag cannot show one tax-inclusive figure; listing the tax separately also shows shoppers exactly how much goes to the government.

中国人讲「明码标价」,图的是心里有数。美国是把「价」和「税」分开写,也是一种心里有数,只是要自己多算一步:买锅碗瓢盆、洗发水这类东西,标价乘1.1,大概就是结账的数;华州的食品杂货大多不收销售税。

Chinese shoppers value clearly marked prices so they know where they stand. The US splits price and tax, which is another way of being clear, just with one more step: for things like pots and pans or shampoo, multiply the shelf price by about 1.1 to estimate the total; most groceries in Washington are not subject to sales tax.

来源:Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W8LkIifi_k4

今日一词Word of the Day

sales tax

销售税

a tax added to the price of goods at the time of purchase

Does this price include sales tax?

结账前想知道标价含不含税,就问收银员这句;收据上写着 sales tax 的那一行,就是交给政府的税。

Ask the cashier this before paying if you are unsure whether the price includes tax; the line marked 'sales tax' on a receipt is the tax that goes to the government.

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