eBay Sellers Who Charge GST...

[geerhed19]

Bought an item the other day and the listing stated that GST was mandatory. Not a problem, I have no issue paying tax on items. However, I happened to notice that the seller was also charging GST on the shipping/handling. I'm sure this has probably happened to me before and I just never caught it. My question is, are they allowed to charge GST on shipping? I would have thought it was only for the goods. If anyone has some insight on the matter I'd appreciate it.

 

[winniescards]

I am not sure about the right answer.But I would say that yes they can.If Canada Post can charge them(the eBay seller) GST on shipping.Than they should be allowed to as well.After all it is a Good & Service tax.But again I am not 100% sure either.

 

[quincy]

Yes. The entire transaction is GST eligible. To put it another way - when he goes to mail it, he's gotta pay GST on the postage he buys. That is a cost borne by YOU.

 

[frankiefives]

I am a seller on eBay and I charge tax in Canada. Shipping is subject to all taxes. GST, HST or both PST & GST depending on where you live.

 

[gomaz]

Shipping is a service. Services are taxable under the Excise Tax Act (GST Portions) unless exempted, which the one in question is not.

 

[Dornhoffer]

ask for a GST # . If they wont provide it, they are just scamming you for 5%

 

[sharks4life12]

move to the states and you wont have to worry about gst,hst,hsn,qvc,fyi,cmb,fut....GO SHARKS!

 

[Bulk-Buyer]

exactly what gomaz stated. number should be given with invoice and/or presented upon request.

 

[DougLaurieSports]

move to the states and you wont have to worry about gst,hst,hsn,qvc,fyi,cmb,fut....GO SHARKS!

Or pay the taxes and don`t worry about health care.

Just saying.

 

[frankiefives]

ask for a GST # . If they wont provide it, they are just scamming you for 5%

I always send an invoice with my tax numbers to those who want it. Sometimes even if they don't ask

 

[geerhed19]

I guess I should clarify-I would expect that GST charged on postage gets included in the S/H, I include it when I sell something. I just don`t understand why it wouldn`t already be worked into the shipping and handling, that`s what I do.