Sales Tax on proof sets

Hi,

I always come here when I don't know the answer . A customer bought some proof sets from us that were with my mothers estate. He messaged me that he was charged sales tax on the items. He lives in Georgia and he stated Georgia does not collect sales tax on silver or gold coins. He is looking for guidance. What should I tell him. Thanks in advance, Phil

noreast-antiques

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Posted 6 months ago·Last reply 6 months ago

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onefootflipper

·6 months ago

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In many cases the "sales tax" on internet purchases is instead coded as a "use tax" to get around every exemption and collect it on everything.

monica-sells

·6 months ago

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@onefootflipper wrote:
In many cases the "sales tax" on internet purchases is instead coded as a "use tax" to get around every exemption and collect it on everything.

this is correct.....even though the packing list and sales receipt classifies it as "Sales Tax"....can be misleading. Seriously, can you imagine the amount of sellers that would go overboard ...I can see the headline here already..."EBAY ADDING A NEW FEE - CHARGING A USE TAX NOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

theteamsetguy

·6 months ago

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@noreast-antiques ,

Many states charge sales tax on collectible coins and they don't on bullion. Proof sets in my opinion would be considered collectible coins and bullion.

ryry-jj

·6 months ago

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direct them to their states franchise tax board. As sellers we know nothing, nor do we collect taxes

caldreamer

·6 months ago

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EBAY is bound by whatever contract they made with State of Georgia for collecting sales tax. Georgia may have "simplied rules" sales tax rules on online marketplaces.

stainlessenginecovers

·6 months ago

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@caldreamer wrote:
... Georgia may have "simplied rules" sales tax rules on online marketplaces.

@caldreamer I believe ebay does that with many states. Pennsylvania has over 3000 'exceptions' to their 'sales tax' code; doubtful any online marketplace has then input the possible 50,000 exceptions for all states.

Charge all and be done.

stuff4divas

·6 months ago

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@noreast-antiques tell him to do an internet search, between that and AI, he should find the answer

bonjourami

·6 months ago

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Depends which category they were listed in. If they were in collectibles, taxes will be charged, If they were not in that category and he was charged tax, he needs to contact his state tax board about a refund.

roastedsaurus

·6 months ago

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Tell him GA has sales tax. At least that's what it looks like at the state's website.