AMAZON PRIME + TAX (??)

cbrite · ‎10-19-2011

My prime came up for renewal. Total charged me was $99 PLUS $8.91.

Ca. sales tax is 7.25%...which is less than $8.91. I asked, they do not know the answer nor why they use this amount for taxing their $99 Prime charge.

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SydneyH · ‎03-10-2010

If tax is a problem, why not cancel?

esmeesmerelda · ‎11-09-2014

Try calling again & speak w a supervisor. Bet they'll credit it for you. Their customer service is usually great.

cbrite · ‎10-19-2011

Is not a problem but a customer should know what that tax is....where it came from imo.

I am thinking of cancelling as my orders are smaller now. Is good business, imo.

eta.....yes, got a credit....but is not the point...to me anyway.

@esmeesmerelda @SydneyH

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CelticCrafter · ‎03-09-2010

Even though it's less than $2 imagine if they did that to everyone in Ca.

How much extra would they be putting in their pockets.

Another new name Sue · ‎03-11-2010

In some areas of CA tax is nearly 10%. Sometimes other local taxes are included.

Quse · ‎09-05-2014

Amazon is starting to collect taxes on many things.
I know that WA and PA sales are now taxed, no matter where the seller is located.
I'm not surprised CA Prime is taxed...likely more taxes to come.

sunshine45 · ‎03-09-2010

california sales tax rates vary by area......it can be anywhere from 7.25% to 10.25% depending on where you are living or shopping. santa monica, long beach, compton, and others have some of the highest tax rates in california.

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chickenbutt · ‎03-09-2010

They have to charge based on the laws of any given state, so I'd look at the state sales tax laws first.

Mine doesn't come up unti January, but I know that as of this last January I was not charged sales tax (I'm not in CA). If my state changes the sales tax law to require it, then they will start charging sales tax.