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Most of it is the VAT and other taxes. I believe Americans pay something similar to VAT after they've already purchased the product, but someone can correct me
by nextparadigms 15y ago
Most of it is the VAT and other taxes. I believe Americans pay something similar to VAT after they've already purchased the product, but someone can correct me if I'm wrong.
- mdaniel 15y agoThere are sales taxes, which vary wildly by jurisdiction: from 0% to I believe 10 or 12%. And you are correct, they are not ever presented in the listed price (which is a huge irritant). Due to a quirk of the Constitution, buying online usually falls under "interstate commerce" and is therefor excluded from sales tax.