Getting Tax Exempt

[hootch_2002]

Hi, I was wondering if anyone has any advice on this. I live in Alaska and purchased something that I needed to be sent to a freight company in Washington in order for it to get shipped to Alaska. We don't have sales tax up here. However, I was taxed almost $300 because it's going to the freight company in Washington. Is there any way to get that refunded or get it disputed? Thanks in advance! 

Sammy

[janet9988]

No. The tax is charged based on the delivery address.

You should not have shipped to Washington.

Here is ebay policy...

https://www.ebay.com/help/buying/paying-items/paying-tax-ebay-purchases?id=4771&st=12&pos=4&query=Pa...

Tip
Even if you live in a state that does not impose a sales tax, you may still see tax calculated on your order if it is shipped to a state that does impose a tax. Similarly, sales tax may still be applicable if you live outside of the United States.

[hootch_2002]

I had no choice. I cannot ship a lot of big items to Alaska. I have to use a freight company. Thank you for taking the time to answer my question! Hope you have a good evening. 

[eburtonlab]

If you must use a freight forwarding company, you may be able to find one in another state that does not charge sales tax for next time.

I believe the following states do not have state sales taxes -- but you may want to verify that they do not charge local taxes, or have other charges for items forwarded to another state:

Delaware, Montana, New Hampshire, and Oregon.