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eBay sellers Told to Include GST

Posted by ryuzaki0 on from the what-about-sales-tax dept.

noisymime writes "The Age is running a story on how The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has requested eBay Australia to enforce the inclusion of the GST on all sales/auctions. Previously this was recommended but not a requirement. Is this reasonable protection for buyers or simply a frustration for everyone? What about all the other sales and auction sites available to Australians?" Moreover, how will this apply to other countries with GSTs - or sales tax?

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  1. Yard Sales.. by WhatAmIDoingHere · · Score: 3, Insightful

    Are we going to have to start charging tax on purchases at our Yard/Tag/Garage sales?

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  2. READ THE ARTICLE! by skywire · · Score: 3, Insightful

    Before all the indignant venting begins, please allow me to suggest that you take a moment to read the article.

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