We just disagree. The tax was in error.
Received a Bill for State Tax on An Amp Bought in Canada Last Year
Wow! The envelope said “Dept of Revenue” so I figured it may be my car tags due. I opened the envelope to find a statement that I owed $665 for “use tax” on an amp I bought last year in June. Shocked is an understatement. Yes, I bought a used amp from a guy in Canada through A’gon. But I paid the tariff on it. Now they also want tax. However, the amount they are basing it on is over double what I paid for the amp. But had to send it to Don Sachs for repair a few months later. So I wonder if they are seeing that as a separate purchase rather than a repair. They even charged me $43 interest which is more ridiculous IMO.
So the question...Are you required to pay tax on a used amp or other used items? Has anyone else encountered this? Yes, I know the states are cracking down on the sales tax. But on used items? Wow
So the question...Are you required to pay tax on a used amp or other used items? Has anyone else encountered this? Yes, I know the states are cracking down on the sales tax. But on used items? Wow
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grannyring We just disagree. The tax was in errorNot really. There’s a difference between disagreeing and being disagreeable. I provided you a direct link to the Tennessee Department of Revenue sales tax rules. According to the Department of Revenue, used items are taxable in Tennessee. So you’re arguing with them, not "disagreeing" with me. |
grannyring Show me where it says used items are taxed. Only retail sales are mentioned.The term "retail sales" includes the sale of used items between private parties. I'm not sure why you think otherwise. In any event, the proof you seem to seek is in the OP, silly: ... I bought a used amp from a guy in Canada through A’gon. But I paid the tariff on it. Now they also want tax."So he has a tax bill from the taxing authority, under the terms explained on the state website. If you think used items are somehow oddly exempt under Tennessee tax code, I’m sure the OP will be grateful for the appeal you’ll file on his behalf. When filing an appeal in a tax code dispute, you'll need to cite the exact language in the code that supports your claim. Good luck with that! |
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