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Originally Posted by HarryT
Why do you say that? eBay manages to operate very successfully in markets where VAT has to be paid, and the sky has not fallen yet  . |
That's because with VAT (correct me if I am wrong) you pay or collect a standard fee, whatever it may be, i.e. 10%, 20%, etc. If you had to collect sales tax, you would need to know over 50 different rates (50 states that vary by county and city). It would be a nightmare for someone who just wants to sell some surplus books.