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    Sales Tax

    Discussion in 'HP' started by imboot99, Jan 22, 2007.

  1. imboot99

    imboot99 Notebook Enthusiast

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    If im buying a computer from HP, will they charge me sales tax in all states?
    I can either ship to New Jersey or Georgia. Let me know.
    THanks!
     
    imboot99, Jan 22, 2007
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  2. Gautam

    Gautam election 2008 NBR Reviewer

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    I believe that notebook purchases are always taxed, even if the shipping origin is out of state. A few reasons for this; one that pops to mind is that each state has certain taxes for recycling and environment fees. I wouldn't be surprised if the companies get harassed by the states so that they make people fork out the dough for large purchases. X% of $1500 is a good sum for the state.
     
    Gautam, Jan 22, 2007
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  3. JM

    JM Mr. Misanthrope NBR Reviewer

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    I ran a tax estimation at HP's site, and yes, they'll apply tax to both Georgia and New Jersey shipments.

    Too bad you're not in Oregon. They have no sales tax.

    :)
     
    JM, Jan 22, 2007
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  4. ZaZ

    ZaZ Super Model Super Moderator

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    You are probably only going to be charged tax if you buy directly from the manufacturer or if the company you buy from has a store/office/wharehouse in your state unless you are in a state without a sales tax. Most states have law under which you are supposed to pay the tax, but enforcement is weak. HP.com used to charge tax only in a few states, but about a year ago changed their policy.
     
    ZaZ, Jan 22, 2007
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    gridtalker Notebook Virtuoso

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    Yes you will be charged tax
     
    gridtalker, Jan 22, 2007
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  6. Robert in Sadorus

    Robert in Sadorus Notebook Evangelist

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    I live in Illinois i bought a laptop threw Dell, A tax appeard on the invoice but i was not charged a tax on my billing statement.
     
    Robert in Sadorus, Jan 22, 2007
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