...local businesses list some of the taxes it pays on its recipts that it gives to its customers. Such as licensing, permits, unemployment and all the other taxes that go unnoticed by those who have no idea what goes into running a business.  A lot of people dont realize how much cost taxes make up of the price they pay for goods and services.  If they were to see it in print day in and day out maybe they would choose to pay more attention to it and inform themselves about it.  

For that matter a small sign or printout on the front of a store for those who might happen to see it might pique the interest of some.  Some car rental companies in the northeast post in prominent view that a X% tax is added to their bill and paid to the state. I have seen on the back of tractor trailers a decal that states that $X.XX dollars are paid to keep this vehicle on the road.  If people saw signs like this everywhere it surly could not go unnoticed by the uninformed, ignorant or even self delusional individuals.  

 If it aint broke... Your not trying hard enough.