Sales Tax

If you charge sales tax, you can specify the tax rate and the US state where it applies.


  • If the buyer's shipping address is in the state you've selected, the sales tax is calculated and included automatically in the payment total sent to the buyer.

  • By default, the sales tax is calculated based only on the final sale price. You can apply the sales tax to the final sale price plus shipping and handling charges by selecting the check box "Also apply to shipping and handling costs."

  • If you've specfied sales tax for more than one state in the Sales Tax Table, you can select the check box to "Charge taxes according to the Sales Tax Table."

Important: The calculation of sales tax is a service only and in no way obligates eBay, PayPal, or any of its subsidiaries to remit such tax on your behalf. You are solely responsible for the calculation and remittance of any taxes owed to any governmental entity based on your eBay activities.

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