Why are Amazon books now more expensive?

[andreabc]

Originally Posted by pidgeon92

Curious as to whether Kobo includes the taxes (if there are indeed taxes on the purchase) in the purchase price, or if they are added later in the purchase process.

Yes, the Kobo price includes taxes, at least in these 2 cases (I think it's 10% GST).

In the US, Amazon doesn't indicate whether they'll charge tax on the ebook's page, but there's a list here.

[geenp]

Ok now I'm a bit confused, I know the Kobo price includes GST and so does Apple's but does Amazon's? If it does, the price difference does not correspond to the appropriate 10%.

[andreabc]

Originally Posted by geenp

but does Amazon's?

In Australia: it should, as it states in the screencaps "includes applicable taxes".

I was just mentioning that Amazon doesn't include taxes on the book page in the US.

From your examples:
The Casual Vacancy: Kobo AU$22.99 // Amazon US$ 24.34 (about AU$23.55)
A Dance with Dragons Kobo AU$10.99 // Amazon US$11.48 (about AU$11.11)

[geenp]

Alright, but still doesn't explain why the prices appear more in Australia because both websites are viewed when I am logged into an account registered in Australia.