When you buy from an out-of-state seller on ShareGrid, you might notice sales tax applied to your transaction. Here's why:
The Impact of South Dakota v. Wayfair, Inc.
What Happened?
The Supreme Court case, South Dakota v. Wayfair, Inc., changed how online sales are taxed. States can now tax sales from out-of-state sellers, impacting e-commerce platforms like ShareGrid.
How Does This Tax Work Differently?
In physical stores, tax is based on the store's location. Online, it’s different:
Marketplace Facilitator Taxes: These taxes apply based on the buyer’s location, not the seller’s.
Buyer-Based Tax Calculation: When you purchase on ShareGrid, the tax is determined by where the item is shipped, not where the seller is located.
This means the sales tax you see on your ShareGrid purchase is based on your location.
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