Yes, it can be circunvented, here in Uruguay and neighbouring countries we've had sales tax for decades, and there are more than enough loopholes to circumvent

Yes, it can be circunvented, here in Uruguay and neighbouring countries we've had sales tax for decades, and there are more than enough loopholes to circumvent it. Heck, even local governments evade sales tax (spanish link saying that the governor of Misiones teaches how to evade sales tax): http://tn.com.ar/politica/00054267/un-gobernador-ensena-como-evadir-los-impuestos http://tn.com.ar/politica/00054267/un-gobernador-ensena-como...