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tax back from the USA?
Lee987
Posts: 4 Newbie
I have recently returned from the USA and was told that if i kept my receipts i could claim the tax back? Is this correct? and if so how/where do i claim?
Thanks for your help:rotfl::rotfl:
Thanks for your help:rotfl::rotfl:
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No, in general, it isn't correct.
There are a few department stores who will give you the equivalent of the tax back if you spend over a certain amount and there are a few states that allow you to claim taxes back, but that has to be done before you leave the US. Once you're home there's nothing you can claim.
Of course good old HMRC will be pleased to collect additional excise duty, import duty and VAT if you've spent more than £390 if you send them re receipts;)Accept your past without regret, handle your present with confidence and face your future without fear0 -
This was done away a few years ago. You used to be able to claim it before leaving the country.
Mind you I think US prices are really cheap anywaytravelover0 -
peachyprice wrote: »there are a few states that allow you to claim taxes back, but that has to be done before you leave the US. Once you're home there's nothing you can claim.
I think Louisiana is one, Texas is another although subject to a minimum amount, I can't remember any others off the top of my head
I know there are a handful which don't charge sales tax in the first place, (eg Oregon, Delaware, New Hampshire, Alaska and Montana IIRC)2.22kWp Solar PV system installed Oct 2010, Fronius IG20 Inverter, south facing (-5 deg), 30 degree pitch, no shadingEverything will be alright in the end so, if it’s not yet alright, it means it’s not yet the endMFW #4 OPs: 2018 £866.89, 2019 £1322.33, 2020 £1337.07
2021 £1250.00, 2022 £1500.00, 2023 £1500, 2024 £13502025 target = £1200, YTD £9190
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I go to Texas every year and haven't managed to claim tax back for years.travelover0
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Maybe you're not shopping in the right placeslittlereddevil wrote: »I go to Texas every year and haven't managed to claim tax back for years.
http://www.taxfreetexas.com/index.html2.22kWp Solar PV system installed Oct 2010, Fronius IG20 Inverter, south facing (-5 deg), 30 degree pitch, no shadingEverything will be alright in the end so, if it’s not yet alright, it means it’s not yet the endMFW #4 OPs: 2018 £866.89, 2019 £1322.33, 2020 £1337.07
2021 £1250.00, 2022 £1500.00, 2023 £1500, 2024 £13502025 target = £1200, YTD £9190
Quidquid Latine dictum sit altum videtur0 -
littlereddevil wrote: »This was done away a few years ago. You used to be able to claim it before leaving the country.
Mind you I think US prices are really cheap anyway
Never existed in the US - it was Canada that did away with it0
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