OT – iPad 2

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[quote=wooga]Forget the sales tax issue – I think the decision to go with the white iPad 2, as opposed to the black iPad 1, is racist!
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I second. Why are the only choices black or white? I hope that Apple realizes that our country has progressed enough such that brown is an option too.

[meadandale]

[quote=briansd1]
We could cut many “big government” programs as far as I’m concerned. How about closing Miramar and Camp Pendleton?

I believe it’s a lot more ironic to work for the government or government contractors and then disparage government.[/quote]

Ironically, one of the few roles outlined for the federal government IS national defense. Perhaps you’d prefer to return to militias? Are you ready to pickup a weapon?

And, fwiw, I don’t work for the government or for a company that contracts to the governement…

[quote=briansd1]
As far as sales taxes are concerned, my friend will be exporting the iPad, so no CA use taxes apply. In fact, she should theoretically get a refund of all the sales/use taxes from her shopping while traveling in USA.[/quote]

You don’t get to take a pass on sales taxes because you don’t live here and are taking the item out of the country.

I’ll tell the retailers that when I’m in the UK next month: “I don’t have to pay the VAT because I’m taking it out of the country”. I’ll see if they get as big of a laugh out of it as I do.

[meadandale]

[quote=briansd1]
We could cut many “big government” programs as far as I’m concerned. How about closing Miramar and Camp Pendleton?

I believe it’s a lot more ironic to work for the government or government contractors and then disparage government.[/quote]

Ironically, one of the few roles outlined for the federal government IS national defense. Perhaps you’d prefer to return to militias? Are you ready to pickup a weapon?

And, fwiw, I don’t work for the government or for a company that contracts to the governement…

[quote=briansd1]
As far as sales taxes are concerned, my friend will be exporting the iPad, so no CA use taxes apply. In fact, she should theoretically get a refund of all the sales/use taxes from her shopping while traveling in USA.[/quote]

You don’t get to take a pass on sales taxes because you don’t live here and are taking the item out of the country.

I’ll tell the retailers that when I’m in the UK next month: “I don’t have to pay the VAT because I’m taking it out of the country”. I’ll see if they get as big of a laugh out of it as I do.

[meadandale]

[quote=briansd1]
We could cut many “big government” programs as far as I’m concerned. How about closing Miramar and Camp Pendleton?

I believe it’s a lot more ironic to work for the government or government contractors and then disparage government.[/quote]

Ironically, one of the few roles outlined for the federal government IS national defense. Perhaps you’d prefer to return to militias? Are you ready to pickup a weapon?

And, fwiw, I don’t work for the government or for a company that contracts to the governement…

[quote=briansd1]
As far as sales taxes are concerned, my friend will be exporting the iPad, so no CA use taxes apply. In fact, she should theoretically get a refund of all the sales/use taxes from her shopping while traveling in USA.[/quote]

You don’t get to take a pass on sales taxes because you don’t live here and are taking the item out of the country.

I’ll tell the retailers that when I’m in the UK next month: “I don’t have to pay the VAT because I’m taking it out of the country”. I’ll see if they get as big of a laugh out of it as I do.

[meadandale]

[quote=briansd1]
We could cut many “big government” programs as far as I’m concerned. How about closing Miramar and Camp Pendleton?

I believe it’s a lot more ironic to work for the government or government contractors and then disparage government.[/quote]

Ironically, one of the few roles outlined for the federal government IS national defense. Perhaps you’d prefer to return to militias? Are you ready to pickup a weapon?

And, fwiw, I don’t work for the government or for a company that contracts to the governement…

[quote=briansd1]
As far as sales taxes are concerned, my friend will be exporting the iPad, so no CA use taxes apply. In fact, she should theoretically get a refund of all the sales/use taxes from her shopping while traveling in USA.[/quote]

You don’t get to take a pass on sales taxes because you don’t live here and are taking the item out of the country.

I’ll tell the retailers that when I’m in the UK next month: “I don’t have to pay the VAT because I’m taking it out of the country”. I’ll see if they get as big of a laugh out of it as I do.

[meadandale]

[quote=briansd1]
We could cut many “big government” programs as far as I’m concerned. How about closing Miramar and Camp Pendleton?

I believe it’s a lot more ironic to work for the government or government contractors and then disparage government.[/quote]

Ironically, one of the few roles outlined for the federal government IS national defense. Perhaps you’d prefer to return to militias? Are you ready to pickup a weapon?

And, fwiw, I don’t work for the government or for a company that contracts to the governement…

[quote=briansd1]
As far as sales taxes are concerned, my friend will be exporting the iPad, so no CA use taxes apply. In fact, she should theoretically get a refund of all the sales/use taxes from her shopping while traveling in USA.[/quote]

You don’t get to take a pass on sales taxes because you don’t live here and are taking the item out of the country.

I’ll tell the retailers that when I’m in the UK next month: “I don’t have to pay the VAT because I’m taking it out of the country”. I’ll see if they get as big of a laugh out of it as I do.

[Eugene]

[quote]You don’t get to take a pass on sales taxes because you don’t live here and are taking the item out of the country.[/quote]

Actually, yes, you do.

[quote]I’ll tell the retailers that when I’m in the UK next month: “I don’t have to pay the VAT because I’m taking it out of the country”. I’ll see if they get as big of a laugh out of it as I do.[/quote]

You have to pay the VAT at the counter, but then it will be refunded to you in the airport.

[quote]Other than directly from Apple, where should I look for the iPad 2 that will ship directly to me without sales taxes? [/quote]

Try eBay.

[Eugene]

[quote]You don’t get to take a pass on sales taxes because you don’t live here and are taking the item out of the country.[/quote]

Actually, yes, you do.

[quote]I’ll tell the retailers that when I’m in the UK next month: “I don’t have to pay the VAT because I’m taking it out of the country”. I’ll see if they get as big of a laugh out of it as I do.[/quote]

You have to pay the VAT at the counter, but then it will be refunded to you in the airport.

[quote]Other than directly from Apple, where should I look for the iPad 2 that will ship directly to me without sales taxes? [/quote]

Try eBay.

[Eugene]

[quote]You don’t get to take a pass on sales taxes because you don’t live here and are taking the item out of the country.[/quote]

Actually, yes, you do.

[quote]I’ll tell the retailers that when I’m in the UK next month: “I don’t have to pay the VAT because I’m taking it out of the country”. I’ll see if they get as big of a laugh out of it as I do.[/quote]

You have to pay the VAT at the counter, but then it will be refunded to you in the airport.

[quote]Other than directly from Apple, where should I look for the iPad 2 that will ship directly to me without sales taxes? [/quote]

Try eBay.

[Eugene]

[quote]You don’t get to take a pass on sales taxes because you don’t live here and are taking the item out of the country.[/quote]

Actually, yes, you do.

[quote]I’ll tell the retailers that when I’m in the UK next month: “I don’t have to pay the VAT because I’m taking it out of the country”. I’ll see if they get as big of a laugh out of it as I do.[/quote]

You have to pay the VAT at the counter, but then it will be refunded to you in the airport.

[quote]Other than directly from Apple, where should I look for the iPad 2 that will ship directly to me without sales taxes? [/quote]

Try eBay.

[Eugene]

[quote]You don’t get to take a pass on sales taxes because you don’t live here and are taking the item out of the country.[/quote]

Actually, yes, you do.

[quote]I’ll tell the retailers that when I’m in the UK next month: “I don’t have to pay the VAT because I’m taking it out of the country”. I’ll see if they get as big of a laugh out of it as I do.[/quote]

You have to pay the VAT at the counter, but then it will be refunded to you in the airport.

[quote]Other than directly from Apple, where should I look for the iPad 2 that will ship directly to me without sales taxes? [/quote]

Try eBay.

[meadandale]

[quote=Eugene][quote]You don’t get to take a pass on sales taxes because you don’t live here and are taking the item out of the country.[/quote]

Actually, yes, you do.

[quote]I’ll tell the retailers that when I’m in the UK next month: “I don’t have to pay the VAT because I’m taking it out of the country”. I’ll see if they get as big of a laugh out of it as I do.[/quote]

You have to pay the VAT at the counter, but then it will be refunded to you in the airport.[/quote]

Funny, in trying to make a point…I used a bad example…but you ended up making it for me.

Because state sales tax is NOT a VAT it is not refundable like the VAT is.

http://www.san.org/contact_us/faq.aspx#32

Where can I get a tax refund for items purchase inside the U.S. before I return to my country? Top

Foreign visitors to the United States frequently confuse the California state sales tax with the value-added tax (VAT). The state sales tax is a small tax on purchases or services, calculated at the time of purchase, which individual states assess and which the U.S. federal government neither determines nor receives. The VAT, on the other hand, is a national tax commonly applied in foreign countries that is included in the actual sales price rather than at the time of purchase. The United States does not have a VAT and the federal government cannot refund state sales taxes.

State taxes are generally not charged to diplomats or employees of some international organizations who have been issued a tax-exemption card. This card must be presented at the time of purchase in order for sales taxes to be waived.

For additional information, please visit the U.S. Customs website.

[meadandale]

[quote=Eugene][quote]You don’t get to take a pass on sales taxes because you don’t live here and are taking the item out of the country.[/quote]

Actually, yes, you do.

[quote]I’ll tell the retailers that when I’m in the UK next month: “I don’t have to pay the VAT because I’m taking it out of the country”. I’ll see if they get as big of a laugh out of it as I do.[/quote]

You have to pay the VAT at the counter, but then it will be refunded to you in the airport.[/quote]

Funny, in trying to make a point…I used a bad example…but you ended up making it for me.

Because state sales tax is NOT a VAT it is not refundable like the VAT is.

http://www.san.org/contact_us/faq.aspx#32

Where can I get a tax refund for items purchase inside the U.S. before I return to my country? Top

Foreign visitors to the United States frequently confuse the California state sales tax with the value-added tax (VAT). The state sales tax is a small tax on purchases or services, calculated at the time of purchase, which individual states assess and which the U.S. federal government neither determines nor receives. The VAT, on the other hand, is a national tax commonly applied in foreign countries that is included in the actual sales price rather than at the time of purchase. The United States does not have a VAT and the federal government cannot refund state sales taxes.

State taxes are generally not charged to diplomats or employees of some international organizations who have been issued a tax-exemption card. This card must be presented at the time of purchase in order for sales taxes to be waived.

For additional information, please visit the U.S. Customs website.

[meadandale]

[quote=Eugene][quote]You don’t get to take a pass on sales taxes because you don’t live here and are taking the item out of the country.[/quote]

Actually, yes, you do.

[quote]I’ll tell the retailers that when I’m in the UK next month: “I don’t have to pay the VAT because I’m taking it out of the country”. I’ll see if they get as big of a laugh out of it as I do.[/quote]

You have to pay the VAT at the counter, but then it will be refunded to you in the airport.[/quote]

Funny, in trying to make a point…I used a bad example…but you ended up making it for me.

Because state sales tax is NOT a VAT it is not refundable like the VAT is.

http://www.san.org/contact_us/faq.aspx#32

Where can I get a tax refund for items purchase inside the U.S. before I return to my country? Top

Foreign visitors to the United States frequently confuse the California state sales tax with the value-added tax (VAT). The state sales tax is a small tax on purchases or services, calculated at the time of purchase, which individual states assess and which the U.S. federal government neither determines nor receives. The VAT, on the other hand, is a national tax commonly applied in foreign countries that is included in the actual sales price rather than at the time of purchase. The United States does not have a VAT and the federal government cannot refund state sales taxes.

State taxes are generally not charged to diplomats or employees of some international organizations who have been issued a tax-exemption card. This card must be presented at the time of purchase in order for sales taxes to be waived.

For additional information, please visit the U.S. Customs website.

[meadandale]

[quote=Eugene][quote]You don’t get to take a pass on sales taxes because you don’t live here and are taking the item out of the country.[/quote]

Actually, yes, you do.

[quote]I’ll tell the retailers that when I’m in the UK next month: “I don’t have to pay the VAT because I’m taking it out of the country”. I’ll see if they get as big of a laugh out of it as I do.[/quote]

You have to pay the VAT at the counter, but then it will be refunded to you in the airport.[/quote]

Funny, in trying to make a point…I used a bad example…but you ended up making it for me.

Because state sales tax is NOT a VAT it is not refundable like the VAT is.

http://www.san.org/contact_us/faq.aspx#32

Where can I get a tax refund for items purchase inside the U.S. before I return to my country? Top

Foreign visitors to the United States frequently confuse the California state sales tax with the value-added tax (VAT). The state sales tax is a small tax on purchases or services, calculated at the time of purchase, which individual states assess and which the U.S. federal government neither determines nor receives. The VAT, on the other hand, is a national tax commonly applied in foreign countries that is included in the actual sales price rather than at the time of purchase. The United States does not have a VAT and the federal government cannot refund state sales taxes.

State taxes are generally not charged to diplomats or employees of some international organizations who have been issued a tax-exemption card. This card must be presented at the time of purchase in order for sales taxes to be waived.

For additional information, please visit the U.S. Customs website.

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