2007-02-23 09:00:57 · 7 answers · asked by gelcsics 2 in Business & Finance ➔ Taxes ➔ United States
I don't know about the state you're in, but in California, it's illegal to charge tax on shipping. My understanding is that you can charge tax on "handling", as long as the service that is provided results in a product being delivered.
2007-02-23 09:09:03 · answer #1 · answered by abfabmom1 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You don't CHARGE tax on anything. You COLLECT for the state. Some states tax shipping and others don't. You need to check with the state involved.
2007-02-23 19:21:34 · answer #2 · answered by STEVEN F 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It matters by state. Some do charge tax on shipping charges. Some collect tax on the handling charge component if it's stated separately or on the whole thing if it isn't. Others don't charge tax on S&H at all.
2007-02-23 17:20:11 · answer #3 · answered by Bostonian In MO 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You should charge tax on shipping only if the shipping company charges tax. In that event, you can bill the tax to the buyer. Otherwise, charge tax only on the sales price of the goods.
2007-02-23 17:10:11 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
The simplest way to get your answer is to contact your state's Comptroller's office. The state usually will have its own web site and there will probably be a Comptroller's office link on it.
Try this: www.state.(your state abbreviation here).us
For example, Texas' web site is www.state.tx.us.
That ought to get you started.
2007-02-23 18:03:47 · answer #5 · answered by Peggy K 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
u cant charge tax on shipping!
2007-02-23 17:06:54 · answer #6 · answered by hgary06 3 · 0⤊ 2⤋
It depends on your state law - some states do, some don't. Call your state department of revenue and ask them.
2007-02-24 21:39:57 · answer #7 · answered by Judy 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋