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OC Engineer JD Jan 16, 2009

  1. Rich_S

    Rich_S TrainBoard Member

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    From my understanding the short answer is Yes.

    eBay and PayPal did not quite process my latest transaction as stated above. I actually received two transactions from PayPal, the first was for the auction winning bid, the second transaction was for the sales tax. In my instance it was $40 for the winning action and $2.40 to pay the sales tax. This is something everyone needs to remember when placing bids, especially on high ticket items. If you live in a state that collects sales tax on purchases, it will now be added to your eBay purchases as a separate line item.

    We all knew this was coming, everybody has gone to purchasing their items online. The states have noticed a drop in sales tax revenue, which has prompted laws requiring online vendors to add sales tax to online purchases. We all knew it was only a matter of time and that day has arrived. Also those online vendors who are not collecting sales tax, may still be reporting your purchases to your states tax agency. So don't be surprised if you receive a tax bill for online purchases. Welcome to the 21st century ;)
     
  2. Maletrain

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    Everybody needs to make a good friend in Delaware. (No sales taxes.)
     
  3. BoxcabE50

    BoxcabE50 HOn30 & N Scales Staff Member TrainBoard Supporter

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    Alaska, Montana, Oregon....
     
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  5. Calzephyr

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    With regard to etailers sending the information to states that collect sales taxes, that would be a killer to etail outlets. If I were to receive a sales tax bill from the state I would be forced to pay it since it would probably be a lien. I would immediately stop buying from any etailer who would turn over that info. We often buy online knowing that we will be paying a shipping/handling charge... but will save on the taxes. Without that incentive, I would be less inclined to purchase online anything but essential items and that may not include model railroad stuff.

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  6. Calzephyr

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    As for eBay... knowing that a potential buyer would now be less inclined to pay a fair price for items due to discounting shipping and taxes from their bid makes me less likely to sell through them.

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  7. umtrr-author

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    Yes, that's the way it's been happening up to this point. Starting November 1, or so they say, that would be a single $42.40 transaction and eBay and Paypal will "do the rest." I can tell you that I am being charged the correct percentage which is a combination of city and county tax. I am a bit curious to see what this will look like from the seller side but I'm not sure I want to list something just to find out.

    In terms of other smaller e-tailers which shall not be named not charging sales tax to out of state buyers, that window will close; the question is how quickly. But I'll bet that "use tax" lines on a bunch of tax returns will be filled in with "zero" in the coming filing season.
     
  8. NorsemanJack

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    I'm confused. I've never lived in a state where sales of used items between private parties has been subject to sales tax. Has this changed?
     
  9. Calzephyr

    Calzephyr TrainBoard Supporter

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    I guess we would have to find out from places like Goodwill, Salvation Army or even consignment shops.

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  10. MK

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    In NY/NJ if you buy a used car between private parties, DMV will make you pay tax on the purchase price. Of course many put down on the title a price far lower than what was actually paid. It's "Scout's honor". ;)
     
  11. sidney

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    yes sir i paid $5.00 for that auto, yes sir its a 2018 model cheap huh >! hahaha you betcha
     
  12. Hardcoaler

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    I was confused too so asked my wife (a CPA) and learned that in our state, used items such as those sold by Goodwill and consignment stores are taxable. Used vehicle sales too are taxed. An individual having the occasional garage sale does not have to collect or remit sales tax. This all varies by state, so mileage may vary.
     
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  16. Calzephyr

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    It was also shown as a brewery power house in one of its many incarnations since the mid 1970's (by Atlas, Pola, Model Power, etc... )

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  17. Hardcoaler

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    True! Here it is on my layout, about 1970 when I was a kid.

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  18. r_i_straw

    r_i_straw Mostly N Scale Staff Member

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    Yeah, I even kit bashed one to use on my Imperial Sugar NTRAK modules as it was kind of close to a building that I needed.

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  19. MK

    MK TrainBoard Member

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    That's a pretty cool layout for a kid! I wished mine were like that when I was a kid.
     
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  20. jtomstarr

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    I Had a nice laugh with this one when I saw it on facebook.. A person said it - Some use that for 'still new in original box' so it really means like it says...it is still original new, just old'. I believe this person hit he nail on the head !

    Tom

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