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Originally Posted by touring
2. I have purchased a book from Kobobooks which I understand is a Canadian company, but was charged GST. It didn't say whether it was Oz or Canadian GST, but for the life of me I don't understand why I should pay it. If I shop in China or elsewhere I don't pay local taxes. Does anyone have an explanation?
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Assuming it was Australian GST it would be because the point of sale for digital books is considered to be your computer/device, not where the store you bought it from is based, unlike with physical goods or at least that's my understanding.