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Old 03-19-2010, 11:14 AM   #16
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The tax issue is a separate question, but given Australian law, I doubt it's an issue. In the UK, yes, it is an issue but. The but is that VAT is only payable on "consignments over £18*". Customs duty doesn't kick in until £135.
An eBook is not a "consignment"; VAT is payable on a purchase of an eBook of any price. If you buy an eBook from Mobipocket, Waterstones, BooksOnBoard, or any other site which charges VAT to EU residents, you'll pay the VAT no matter how low the value of your purchase.
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