Quote Originally Posted by Magpie View Post
As of now, Ebay is collecting sales tax on purchases.

I dont know if its for EVERY state, but here in NY at least, that tax is on the total INCLUDING SHIPPING.
I dont know how the hell its legal to tax shipping charges, but I have seen it in other states as well, on the standard retail sales, I think NJ does that too. .
Actually, it is not only legal but mandatory. At least in Europe.
Shipping is a service that is provided by the seller, for which you pay them.
As such, it is subject to sales tax or VAT, whichever is used in your tax location.