Many countries offer tax refunds on goods purchased by international visitors. Use this tag for questions about how any of these refund systems work.
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VAT refund at Luton airport
I'm a non-EU citizen, leaving London from Luton airport. I'm trying to understand how to get a VAT refund on my way out. All I was able to find is this very sparse description at the airport website:
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Tax refund in stores that are not close to the border
I'm living in a border region, and every time I'm shopping abroad, I can fill out a form at the store, let the border officer sign it, go back to the store and get the sales tax back.
Now I'm ...
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Tax refund in Japan
I'm an Italian tourist and I bought a certain amount of things here in Japan.
Is it possible to have a tax refund at the airport? In particular Narita airport.
In case it is possible, what kind of ...
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How to get a tax refund for computer accessories purchased on a visit to USA?
I am about to buy two Mac accessories in the Apple Store in Manhattan which cost a total of $98 before tax.
I would like to get a refund for the tax before I get back to Europe.
My question is what ...
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How easy is it to find stores that do tax refunds in Tokyo?
According to this governament site, some stores offer tax refunds to tourists. Is it very common to find in Tokyo?
Specifically, I want to buy electronics at the Ginza Apple Store. Will I be able to ...
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Reclaiming tax from US purchases
I'm traveling in the US (originally from Australia) and buying a few things like shoes etc and a friend said I might be able to claim the tax back on my purchases. Does anyone know if this is right ...
