The cigarretes are much cheaper if I order them online from the UK company. But am I going to be charged taxes when I get them by mail?
2007-05-30 18:11:44 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Business & Finance ➔ Taxes ➔ United States
You are required to pay taxes on it. I live in PA - they have recently cracked down on people evading taxes on cigarettes by buying them online, somehow got the information and billed a large number of people for the back taxes and penalties. Could happen in CA also.
See http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/07109/779185-28.stm for an article on PA collection of the back cigarette tax for online purchases
2007-05-31 03:26:16 · answer #1 · answered by Judy 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Same as all other goods entering the EU ... In order to 'protect' our own businesses, all EU countries impose about 5% Import Duty, then add VAT on top (UK, 17.5%) & finally there will be an £8 to £10 'handling charge' ..
2016-04-01 06:16:50 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Almost certainly. Keep in mind that CA can also levy their tobacco tax on top of Federal duties and taxes. This will often negate any savings.
2007-05-30 19:27:46 · answer #3 · answered by Bostonian In MO 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋