Is it legal for a merchant to charge sales tax for shipping?
Posted March 7th, 2010 by admin 4 Comments »
Twirly_birdy2 aka Ginger Snap asked:
I was about to make an online purchase when I noticed that the sales tax (for Texas) was being calculated after the merchant added the shipping cost. I was being taxed on the shipping and not just the goods. Is this legal in the state of Texas? If no one can answer, what state agency do I contact to find out.
I was about to make an online purchase when I noticed that the sales tax (for Texas) was being calculated after the merchant added the shipping cost. I was being taxed on the shipping and not just the goods. Is this legal in the state of Texas? If no one can answer, what state agency do I contact to find out.