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Claiming back U.S. Sales tax

  • 02-06-2007 3:43pm
    #1
    otron
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 175 ✭✭


    Hi,

    I have just returned from a holiday in the states, and was wondering if it is possible to claim back the sales tax on some large purchases I made while there?

    Any info welcome!


Comments

  • #2
    Saruman
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 11,389 ✭✭✭✭Saruman


    I do not think so.. its not like our VAT system.. its not a national tax its a local state tax. Its also feck all.. 3 - 5% depending on the state.
    There is also the fact you are only technically able to bring back a certain value in goods. And eh if you contact revenue you will OWE them money.

    Do not bother.


  • #3
    pow wow
    Closed Accounts Posts: 5,288 ✭✭✭pow wow


    Canada yes, USA no.


  • #4
    Gandhi
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 976 ✭✭✭Gandhi


    If you are making large purchases, there are plenty of states and cities that have no sales tax at all. Even the ones that do, it is laughable compared to the VAT you'd pay at home.


  • #5
    Our man in Havana
    Closed Accounts Posts: 29,473 ✭✭✭✭Our man in Havana


    ellscurr wrote:
    Canada yes, USA no.
    Canada has abolished sales tax refunds since April 1, 2007


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