Sales Tax on Gunbroker.com

tharpo · 11-29-2020, 12:16 AM

Looks like Gunbroker will start collecting sales tax on all sales beginning Jan 1, 2021. Appears that if you sell something Gunbroker they will calculate taxes and charge the seller the tax and the regular GB fees. The seller has to collect from the buyer. This sucks!
Info from Gunbroker:

GunBroker.com will implementing the new Marketplace Facilitator Internet Sales Tax regulations on January 1st, 2021. We are in the middle of programming our system to handle the new regulations and will be putting out a more comprehensive email detailing the process when we are done.

As a marketplace, GunBroker.com will be required to collect and remit sales tax on all sales according to the state law. State tax is calculated based on the ship to address of the order.
What does this mean to me?

As a Buyer, if your state requires marketplace facilitators to collect and remit sales tax, you will be required to pay the tax due on your purchases on GunBroker.com. The tax amount will be included on your order during checkout.

As a Seller, GunBroker.com will start calculating the tax due on each of your orders. When the buyer completes checkout, you will receive the appropriate tax amount as part of payment for that order. You will then remit that sales tax to GunBroker.com similar to how you pay your monthly fees.

GunBroker.com fees will continue to be charged on the sale price of the item. The collection of state sales tax will not change your GunBroker.com fees.

Curly1 · 11-29-2020, 02:48 PM

Not surprising, Ebay and Amazon started within the past year along with other places I frequent.

The small mom and pop sites don't seem to be doing it yet.

Eugen · 12-02-2020, 12:41 PM

Yes, more taxes on used items that were already taxed once when the item was initially sold from the factory. That just doesn't seem right.

Government at all levels love their tax schemes.

Mac Cat · 12-02-2020, 01:15 PM

and then they tax grandma's social security ?

Well, they have a lot to make up - it's been a bad year for taxing

Roadster 02 · 12-02-2020, 02:47 PM

Social Security was never meant to be taxed, and never to be used as identification, but thank the dems for that. Wait until your town or city comes up with the "Storm Water Fee", you will just love that one. Inventive little devils.

wlyon · 12-02-2020, 04:43 PM

The first tax on Social Security was started by Pres. Regan. Then Pres Clinton increased it. Bill

George Anderson · 12-02-2020, 05:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wlyon

The first tax on Social Security was started by Pres. Regan. Then Pres Clinton increased it. Bill

Presidents don't impose taxes, Congress imposes taxes.

wlyon · 12-03-2020, 12:49 PM

George
That is true. It still occurs during there administration and approval.

spacecoast · 12-03-2020, 08:24 PM

As with auction premiums, the effect of the taxes will be to depress sale prices so that the buyer is still only paying what he/she is willing to bear. The seller makes less, Gunbroker makes less on the reduced sales price, and Gunbroker's costs go up having to collect and remit the taxes.

gunbugs · 12-03-2020, 11:34 PM

Well, as I am in Fairbanks, Alaska, I don't pay any sales tax. It's been voted down citywide and statewide so many times I've lost count. The dirty beggars (politicians) keep trying though. It's all in the word: Politics: Poli is "many", tics are "blood sucking parasites". See? poli-tics.

lugerholsterrepair · 12-04-2020, 12:34 AM

I don't mind graft & corruption. I just need to figure out a way to get in on it!

There are taxes and there are taxes..State & local entities impose a LOT of em!

Diver6106 · 12-05-2020, 09:18 PM

To "get in on it" L. Ron Hubbard found the only solution... Create your OWN RELIGION. THAT is tax free. I don't mind religious freedom, but they should pay their fair share like the rest of us monkeys.

DonVoigt · 12-06-2020, 11:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Diver6106

To "get in on it" L. Ron Hubbard found the only solution... Create your OWN RELIGION. THAT is tax free. I don't mind religious freedom, but they should pay their fair share like the rest of us monkeys.

But "they" still have to pay sales tax!

Heinz · 12-06-2020, 12:13 PM

Don, In many states they are even exempt from sales tax. Sales tax applies to consumer purchases in most states. Wholesale buyers do not pay the sales tax, and most religious organizations also fall under this exemption. That is why many like the concept of a "value-added tax"

Please do not think I support the swamp or any of its dwellers

The government governs best which governs least.

jamese · 12-16-2020, 08:35 AM

wonder if their going to collect "gun tax" on each unit sold up front when ever that starts ??

jamese · 12-16-2020, 08:42 AM

So you think there is going to be a "Flood" of guns on the market whenever the new administration imposes a gun tax ....or will there be 6 or 7 million more criminals who will refuse to register and pay ???

This tax talk just got me thinking thats all

spacecoast · 12-16-2020, 09:46 AM

When taxes become too onerous, those wishing to buy/sell guns and accessories will get very creative in their means of making transactions.

When the courts and justice system ignore the letter and spirit of the law, per the recent election, and abuse the Constitution in the context of the "damnpanic", all it does is encourage ordinary otherwise law-abiding people to do the same.

11-29-2020, 12:16 AM	#1
tharpo Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: West Coast, USA Posts: 543 Thanks: 116 Thanked 382 Times in 157 Posts	Sales Tax on Gunbroker.com Looks like Gunbroker will start collecting sales tax on all sales beginning Jan 1, 2021. Appears that if you sell something Gunbroker they will calculate taxes and charge the seller the tax and the regular GB fees. The seller has to collect from the buyer. This sucks! Info from Gunbroker: GunBroker.com will implementing the new Marketplace Facilitator Internet Sales Tax regulations on January 1st, 2021. We are in the middle of programming our system to handle the new regulations and will be putting out a more comprehensive email detailing the process when we are done. As a marketplace, GunBroker.com will be required to collect and remit sales tax on all sales according to the state law. State tax is calculated based on the ship to address of the order. What does this mean to me? As a Buyer, if your state requires marketplace facilitators to collect and remit sales tax, you will be required to pay the tax due on your purchases on GunBroker.com. The tax amount will be included on your order during checkout. As a Seller, GunBroker.com will start calculating the tax due on each of your orders. When the buyer completes checkout, you will receive the appropriate tax amount as part of payment for that order. You will then remit that sales tax to GunBroker.com similar to how you pay your monthly fees. GunBroker.com fees will continue to be charged on the sale price of the item. The collection of state sales tax will not change your GunBroker.com fees.

11-29-2020, 02:48 PM	#2
Curly1 User Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Upstate New York Posts: 1,242 Thanks: 117 Thanked 714 Times in 371 Posts	Not surprising, Ebay and Amazon started within the past year along with other places I frequent. The small mom and pop sites don't seem to be doing it yet. __________________ Laugh hard and often. Gary

12-02-2020, 12:41 PM	#3
Eugen User Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Newburgh,IN Posts: 790 Thanks: 394 Thanked 631 Times in 334 Posts	Yes, more taxes on used items that were already taxed once when the item was initially sold from the factory. That just doesn't seem right. Government at all levels love their tax schemes. __________________ “God created war so that Americans would learn geography.” ― Mark Twain

12-02-2020, 04:43 PM	#6
wlyon Lifer 2X Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: May 2005 Location: Somewhere in Montana Posts: 2,637 Thanks: 3,174 Thanked 2,561 Times in 956 Posts	The first tax on Social Security was started by Pres. Regan. Then Pres Clinton increased it. Bill __________________ Bill Lyon

12-03-2020, 12:49 PM	#8
wlyon Lifer 2X Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: May 2005 Location: Somewhere in Montana Posts: 2,637 Thanks: 3,174 Thanked 2,561 Times in 956 Posts	George That is true. It still occurs during there administration and approval. __________________ Bill Lyon

12-02-2020, 01:15 PM	#4
Mac Cat Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Austin, Texas Posts: 733 Thanks: 2,100 Thanked 610 Times in 329 Posts	and then they tax grandma's social security ? Well, they have a lot to make up - it's been a bad year for taxing

12-02-2020, 02:47 PM	#5
Roadster 02 User Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: Rocky Mountain High Posts: 313 Thanks: 173 Thanked 252 Times in 87 Posts	Social Security was never meant to be taxed, and never to be used as identification, but thank the dems for that. Wait until your town or city comes up with the "Storm Water Fee", you will just love that one. Inventive little devils.

12-03-2020, 08:24 PM	#9
spacecoast User Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: FL and PA Posts: 332 Thanks: 276 Thanked 243 Times in 109 Posts	As with auction premiums, the effect of the taxes will be to depress sale prices so that the buyer is still only paying what he/she is willing to bear. The seller makes less, Gunbroker makes less on the reduced sales price, and Gunbroker's costs go up having to collect and remit the taxes. __________________ My avatars are the Bulgarian word for "Fire", as seen on my 1900, 1906 and 1908 Bulgarian Contract DWM Lugers. Looking for a DWM Commercial side plate #95

12-03-2020, 11:34 PM	#10
gunbugs Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Fairbanks, Alaska. Home of the best moose. Posts: 660 Thanks: 366 Thanked 1,179 Times in 395 Posts	Well, as I am in Fairbanks, Alaska, I don't pay any sales tax. It's been voted down citywide and statewide so many times I've lost count. The dirty beggars (politicians) keep trying though. It's all in the word: Politics: Poli is "many", tics are "blood sucking parasites". See? poli-tics.

12-04-2020, 12:34 AM	#11
lugerholsterrepair Moderator Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Arizona/Colorado Posts: 7,772 Thanks: 4,940 Thanked 3,124 Times in 1,434 Posts	I don't mind graft & corruption. I just need to figure out a way to get in on it! There are taxes and there are taxes..State & local entities impose a LOT of em! __________________ Jerry Burney 11491 S. Guadalupe Drive Yuma AZ 85367-6182 l[email protected] 928 342-7583 (CO & AZ) Year Round 719 207-3331 (cell) "For those who Fight For It, Life has a flavor the protected will never know."

12-05-2020, 09:18 PM	#12
Diver6106 User Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Mt. Vernon VA Posts: 244 Thanks: 1,424 Thanked 117 Times in 75 Posts	To "get in on it" L. Ron Hubbard found the only solution... Create your OWN RELIGION. THAT is tax free. I don't mind religious freedom, but they should pay their fair share like the rest of us monkeys.

12-06-2020, 12:13 PM	#14
Heinz User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Greenville SC Posts: 1,004 Thanks: 377 Thanked 410 Times in 180 Posts	Don, In many states they are even exempt from sales tax. Sales tax applies to consumer purchases in most states. Wholesale buyers do not pay the sales tax, and most religious organizations also fall under this exemption. That is why many like the concept of a "value-added tax" Please do not think I support the swamp or any of its dwellers The government governs best which governs least.

12-16-2020, 08:35 AM	#15
jamese User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: South Florida Posts: 789 Thanks: 0 Thanked 84 Times in 34 Posts	wonder if their going to collect "gun tax" on each unit sold up front when ever that starts ?? __________________ The "truth" is a matter of Perception

12-16-2020, 08:42 AM	#16
jamese User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: South Florida Posts: 789 Thanks: 0 Thanked 84 Times in 34 Posts	So you think there is going to be a "Flood" of guns on the market whenever the new administration imposes a gun tax ....or will there be 6 or 7 million more criminals who will refuse to register and pay ??? This tax talk just got me thinking thats all __________________ The "truth" is a matter of Perception

12-16-2020, 09:46 AM	#17
spacecoast User Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: FL and PA Posts: 332 Thanks: 276 Thanked 243 Times in 109 Posts	When taxes become too onerous, those wishing to buy/sell guns and accessories will get very creative in their means of making transactions. When the courts and justice system ignore the letter and spirit of the law, per the recent election, and abuse the Constitution in the context of the "damnpanic", all it does is encourage ordinary otherwise law-abiding people to do the same. __________________ My avatars are the Bulgarian word for "Fire", as seen on my 1900, 1906 and 1908 Bulgarian Contract DWM Lugers. Looking for a DWM Commercial side plate #95