How much sales tax will be added to
your order
The sales tax charged for an individual transaction is based on
the Shipping Address, which is defined as the location where the
product is ultimately received by the Intuit customer. . The
applicable sales tax charged is based on the ZIP code within the
specific state where the product has been received.
The amount charged will include all state, county, and local
taxes as required by law. . In most cases, these taxes will apply to
the shipping and handling fee as well as the product price.
Although some states do not require sales tax on a separately
stated, reasonable shipping charge, this charge is generally
regarded as taxable when it is combined with a handling fee.
Because Intuit charges a shipping and handling fee, applicable
sales tax* is collected on this fee, in addition to the tangible
product.
Because tax requirements vary between states, Intuit must
calculate sales tax at the time of shipment. . Please check your
confirmation e-mail or your credit card statement to verify the
final charge for your order.
* Excluding Idaho, Massachusetts, New Jersey, and Oklahoma, as
these four states do not currently require sales tax on the
shipping and handling fee.
Why Intuit collects sales tax on
Internet sales and sales to out-of-state customers
Although Intuit generates a large portion of multi-state sales
through the Internet, Intuit does business in each state and the
taxing authorities of the individual states have previously
determined that Intuit has a legal presence (commonly referred to
as a "Nexus") in their respective states. . Therefore, Intuit is
required to collect and remit the applicable sales tax for all
taxable transactions in their state.
Factors that determine a Nexus include (but are not limited to)
the following:
- Employees who conduct business within the state on a part time
(or greater) basis
- Offices located within the state
- Equipment located within the state
- Direct Mail and other advertising that is distributed to
in-state residents via the U.S. . Postal Service
Congress did pass a moratorium on taxable transactions that are
generated exclusively through the Internet. . However, any company
that already has a Nexus in a state (such as Intuit) is still
required to conform to existing state laws regarding collecting and
remitting sales tax on taxable transactions that occur in that
state.
Sales tax collection when the
shipping address is in a non-taxable state
Intuit does not collect sales tax on products shipped to Alaska,
Delaware, Montana, New Hampshire, and Oregon, as these five states
do not currently impose a sales tax.
As a general rule, shipment of goods to any of the five states
listed above will not result in a sales tax billing. . If your order
was delivered to an alternate shipping address, this address, and
not the billing address, will determine whether or not sales tax
should apply as well as the applicable sales tax rate.
Note: State sales tax is not to be confused
with state income tax. . The following states do not collect income
tax, but still require Intuit to collect and remit sales tax:
Nevada, South Dakota, Texas, Washington, and Wyoming. . Florida also
requires Intuit to collect and remit sales tax, but does not always
require its residents to file income tax.