eBay

alwayscollector · ‎03-26-2018

I am from Canada and recently learnt that Bay is now charging me 11.5% final value fee on both final price and shipping cost since July 1, 2017 rather than just 10%. I have been told that it is because eBay is now charging me the GST and PST on my sales.

However, as a seller, you have to charge GST/PST only if you sell over a $30,000 limit per year; since I never did sell for such an important amount, how do I get a refund from eBay for the GST and PST they did and still do collect from me ?

peclem38 · ‎07-01-2022

It’s my understanding that you do not pay tax on used personal items.

marnotom! · ‎07-01-2022

@peclem38 wrote:

It’s my understanding that you do not pay tax on used personal items.

This is a discussion about sellers getting taxed on their fees. It's not about charges on items/transactions.

But for what it's worth, the word is that under the new arrangement that started today, eBay is charging and collecting taxes on the transactions, not the items. Make of that what you will.

recped · ‎07-01-2022

@peclem38 wrote:
It’s my understanding that you do not pay tax on used personal items.

Your understanding is entirely incorrect. There is no difference at all in the way goods are taxed, used or new.

There is one major exception and that would be residential housing, in most situations new houses are subject to GST but resale houses are not.

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lotzofuniquegoodies · ‎07-01-2022

@recped wrote:
@peclem38 wrote:
It’s my understanding that you do not pay tax on used personal items.
Your understanding is entirely incorrect. There is no difference at all in the way goods are taxed, used or new.

There is one major exception and that would be residential housing, in most situations new houses are subject to GST but resale houses are not.

It's a tad of a loophole because under normal Canadian circumstances some items are taxed they can be exempt/or at reduced rates. When it's the transaction, according to internet sales it's the transaction and all get taxed the same based on destination vs where purchased with B & M Stores.

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