Ebay Sales Tax on Everything Now?

[Leon]

I just bought and paid for some cards (a few minutes ago) and didn't see any tax from an out of state (to me) seller.

[perezfan]

Interesting....

I wonder how they are targeting the people who must pay the tax. My actual purchase + the 8 items I previewed ALL wanted to charge sales tax in excess of 10%.

[Exhibitman]

I think it has to do with your state. I noticed when I listed stuff that two states (WA and MN I think) were assessing sales tax on my listings if sold to their residents even though I am in CA. You might check with your state's board of equalization.

[perezfan]

Originally Posted by Exhibitman

I think it has to do with your state. I noticed when I listed stuff that two states (WA and MN I think) were assessing sales tax on my listings if sold to their residents even though I am in CA. You might check with your state's board of equalization.

You’re right. I just got off the phone with eBay, and they confirmed it. Sales tax will be implemented by state, as follows...

January-
Washington
Minnesota

February-
Iowa

April-
Connecticut

May-
New Jersey

July-
Alabama
Oklahoma
Pennsylvania

I’m sure other states will subsequently follow. But that’s as far as eBay would say for the time-being. Bummer

[Buythatcard]

You would think that eBay would notify all of its sellers and buyers just what to expect. If it wasn't for this board, I would never have heard a single word about it.

[JollyElm]

As a test, I went to checkout with a few random things in my cart from a couple of different states (with FL and NC, I believe), and only the ones from California hammered me with tax.

[perezfan]

So you must live in CA.

Enjoy the out-of-state purchases while you still can!

[JollyElm]

Originally Posted by perezfan

So you must live in CA.

Enjoy the out-of-state purchases while you still can!

Yeah, and when ebay does their 15% off coupons, buying anything from out here would basically negate the discount you were looking to get. Frickin' bummer!!!!!