I thought that the shipping was supposed to replace the tax, but I have been paying both from a particular online store.
2006-12-31 08:00:43 · 8 answers · asked by Sawyer M 2 in Computers & Internet ➔ Internet
How does shipping replace tax?
Collecting tax from you is THE LAW. This is especially true if you buy from a store in your state. Many do enough business in each state, that they have to pay your taxes in your state.
Saving money on-line is often limited. When you actually walk into a retail store, and consider what shipping and taxes will cost when you do it on-line, you save nothing. Take for instance, Norton Anti-virus. When you buy the Update on-line, it costs $60. But you can go to STAPLES and buy the disk for LESS. With the retailer, you end up with the Disk in your hand, and there is often a REBATE that makes it even cheaper. But on-line, there is no deal, you just download, and HOPE that it works. But you do not end up with the disk; and the customer support might stink! But you can bring the DISK back to STAPLES if it does not work for you. (they might say that they do not take open box software back, but they often DO if it didn't work).
Good luck and Happy Computing!
2006-12-31 08:08:18 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Mostly these stores charge you an estimated tax on items, 7%-9% Majority of these online places still put it in the price of the item but don't list it. Believe me they are not going to pay uncle-sam you are. Some list it some don't, plain and simple. You are not getting anything for free.
2006-12-31 08:04:24 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It costs money to ship things, so most online stores charge you for it. Tax is separate and is required to be added depending on the state you're in and where the retailer is located.
2006-12-31 08:03:02 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
they do this to provide a clearer online shopping experiance. as some of there customers will be in the same country as them and so are liable to pay the tax and some are businesses who can claim tax back.
it just makes it easier for accounts departments to process the details a little quicker.
sometimes there is an additional tax that has to be paid (inport duty) in the uk for example. and so the tax shown is the import tax.
it all varies from country to country and store to store.
i hope this clarifies the situation.
2006-12-31 08:05:29 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
They HAVE to charge tax. That's the law. And they have to pay for shipping too, so why would you get that for free on a regular basis?
2006-12-31 08:04:21 · answer #5 · answered by ubi lala 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
shipping does not replace tax.
if the store is located in your state or has a significant presence in your state, then they are required to pay state sales tax and therefore they must collect the tax from their customers.
2006-12-31 08:04:14 · answer #6 · answered by timc_fla 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because if you live in the same state where the seller has a physical presence then they have to charge you tax.
2006-12-31 08:02:06 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
they do that so they can get a lot more money. and also to rip you off!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
2006-12-31 08:08:19 · answer #8 · answered by reptile freak 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋