Questions tagged [taxes]
Levies raised by governments and agencies as they relate to travel. Do not use for questions about duties imposed on crossing borders, for which there is the customs-and-immigration tag. Please also tag with the applicable country.
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VAT Refund on someone else’s card
My parents have a flight back to home tomorrow. They have some refund receipts (Global Blue) to be shown at the Berlin airport.
Since cash refunds have more fee, we wanted to opt for VISA credit/debit ...
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For which tax(es) do the country of residence matter for Alaska Airlines' Fly & Buy Miles™?
I read on https://www.alaskaair.com/Booking/Seats/SelectSeats:
Your country of residence determines what taxes, if any, are applicable to any additional purchases such as Fly & Buy Miles™.
Do ...
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Which countries exempt people travelling for business from city tax at hotels?
I read:
In some countries, if you're travelling for business, you are exempt from city tax at hotels –
Nicolas Formichella
Which countries exempt people travelling for business from city tax at ...
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If I buy a used car in another country in the EU/Schengen and move to Germany, do I have to pay VAT again
I'm in another Schengen country waiting for a residence permit. I can buy a car - if I pay cash. I'm planning on buying used but don't want to pay taxes twice. In this country I can even buy it ...
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Taxed in Spain due to COVID overstay?
Someone on Facebook claimed that tourists who were unable to leave Spain due to COVID were declared tax residents if their stay was over 183 days. I haven't been able to find such a case in a web ...
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Why did the restaurant suggest I tip on the tax?
I had a meal in a restaurant and the total before tax was $17.00. The sale tax (7.5%) is $1.28 and the total after-tax is $18.28. The minimum suggested tip says 18% ($3.29) on the receipt. This is 18% ...
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American Airlines 24-hour refund: how do I know if a ticket has "Sale-imposed nonrefundable taxes" or "Taxes we must pay whether or not you travel"?
I read on the American Airlines 24-hour refund policy (mirror) that "sale-imposed nonrefundable taxes" and "taxes we must pay whether or not you travel" are not refunded (see quote ...
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Do other countries care if I paid taxes to my own country for visa purposes? [closed]
By visa, I mean both immigrant and non immigrant visas. Curious about all scenarios, even citizenship by investment or donation options.
PS assuming my country doesn't have a problem with me. No ...
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How can I avoid supporting unethical/criminal behavior reagrding fiscal matters when travelling? [closed]
When travelling, I am often offered to pay in cash, with the risk of the business I am completing the transaction not paying VAT.
On the other hand, if I pay by credit card, there is a non-zero risk ...
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Sole employee of US company. Any issues working remotely in Peru on tourist visa?
Here's my situation:
created a company in the US (an LLC)
the only employee for the company
occasionally hire temporary contractors.
staying in Peru for 6 months on their extended tourist visa
will ...
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Dual/Dutch American Citizen visiting Netherlands [closed]
My wife and I live in the United States, I'm a dual American/Dutch citizen who has never lived in the Netherlands, my wife is American. We plan to move to travel in Europe, living in several EU ...
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Can a US Citizen for a US company work remotely in Portugal tax free while sightseeing?
Thinking of going to Portugal for vacation but would like to spend more time there than our typical vacation. Do I have to pay taxes for the work performed there for US-based clients and company? It ...
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Buying a phone in Turkey instead of registering old phone: what happens to the latter?
I'm a foreigner who is going to live in Turkey for 9 months. After two weeks here I bought a SIM card and I received the usual messages about the registration. If I remove the SIM and put it in a ...
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UK tax on an amber painting coming from abroad
Unsure if this is in the right section of Stack Exchange but, I have a family member coming to the UK (from outside of the EU) in the near immediate future.
They will be bringing a painting with them ...
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Buying goods online from Canada to EU is VAT free? [closed]
I read that Canada and EU now have a free trade agreement. Does this mean that as a private person, if I order some goods online, like a laptop, or a TV, or anything will be VAT free if it comes to ...
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Working remotely from another EU country [duplicate]
I work in Finland for a Finnish company. Due to covid, I work remotely all the time. Given this situation, I would like to work from another Schengen country for couple of weeks. What are the laws ...
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What types of visa status in the UK render one liable for VAT?
And what types of statuses are exempt from it?
I had a consultation with an immigration lawyer and asked about VAT in their rates and they said that since I'd never been in the UK on anything other ...
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Transferring money from a non EU country to UK bank [closed]
I would like to withdraw money from my foreign account outside Europe and deposit it in a UK bank account, as it has become clear I will be staying in the UK for a longer time than expected. To make ...
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Asking for tourist tax to be left cash in the accommodation
Traveled in several places in Italy, reservation made either with booking.com or Airbnb, and the hosts asked us to leave the tourist tax in the apartment before we check out. It's small, usually 5-10 ...
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I plan on travelling to USA, I have question related to +TAX and +F/S when buying something online (particulary laptop) [closed]
So I plan buying a laptop from an online shop when I'm in USA and let's say it costs 1200$ +TAX or I even saw +F/S , so please enlighten me about what are those taxes and how is it calculated? And ...
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Living in Germany for Less Than 90 Days As US Citizen While Working Remotely For An American Company
I am planning to live with a friend in Germany and work remotely for an American company for a few weeks. I do not plan to stay longer than 90 days or to work for a Germany company while I am there. I ...
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If re-booked from a flight to a train, can one claim the airport taxes back?
Recently flew GOT-DUS-HAM (booked directly with the airline), whereby the DUS-HAM leg was cancelled last-minute and I got an open rail voucher.
Can I get the airport taxes of the second flight ...
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Flying EU to UK to EU. Can I get duty free alcohol?
On the 20 of March this year I will be flying from Ireland to the UK and then on the another EU country.
Can I buy duty free alcohol (as in alcohol with no tax) leaving the UK ?
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Can you legally refuse to pay resort fees in Hawaii?
A friend booked a hotel in Hawaii, and added taxes came to an extra 28% on the bill. Then there was a resort fee of 11% on top of that. Per day.
Taxes are one thing, but he's protesting the daily ...
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How does the Baja California Sur sustainability tax work?
When flying into San Jose del Cabo airport, I've been given a flyer about a new sustainability tax with a link to Travelerfundbcs.gob.mx. According to the LA Times it is voluntary:
Travelers arriving ...
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Passing 150 grams of gold in the customs in a EU country without receipt
I was given around 150 grams of gold (none of them are jewellery) as a gift for my wedding. Therefore, I don't have any receipt. I wonder if this is problem. How can they check the real value of it in ...
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Can I carry gold with me from Turkey to Spain without paying taxes?
I am planning to carry less then 200 grams of gold with me in a flight from Turkey to Madrid. I wonder if this is okay and if I have to pay some taxes.
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When taking the ferry from Shimonoseki, Japan to Busan, Korea, how much will I need in cash-only fees?
Seven years ago I took ferries between Japan and Korea about six times, and I'm looking at taking the ferry again.
I seem to recall that even when paying for the ferry ticket in cash that there is ...
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Importing decorated bottles of alcohol to the USA
I live in Vancouver, BC, Canada. I am planning to buy bottles of sparkling wine, decorate them (to the point where it won't be possible to read the label anymore) and cross the border to the ...
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Do I need to pay a fee or a tax at the airport when I leave Malaysia to go to Australia? [duplicate]
Do I need to pay a fee or tax at the airport when leaving Malaysia to Australia?
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Paid for article while in US on F-1 visa? [closed]
I am an international Ph.D. student in the US and am planning to write an article for a US-based magazine. I'm doing this to increase my presence and build a relationship with this publisher. They ...
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Will applying for ITIN can have bad consequences on my future US visa applications?
I am an entrepreneur running a startup in my home country. I came to USA on B1 visa and have recently registered a Delaware LLC company and got EIN.
Now I need ITIN to open bank account for business. ...
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Can I ship a laptop to people in Canada and pick it up off them in Ireland?
I'm a Canadian citizen currently studying abroad in the United Kingdom. My laptop recently broke and I need to buy a new one. The specific model I want does not ship to the UK. It is however, easy to ...
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Buying smartphone in US and bringing back to Canada
https://travel.gc.ca/returning/customs/bringing-to-canada/personal-exemptions-mini-guide
Does this mean that if I buy an iPhone X in the US and bring it back to Canada, I would have to pay Canadian ...
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Can I buy in Japan expensive thing and transfer it to third party country through South Korea without paying taxes in Korea?
I want to travel (Russia -> Japan -> South Korea -> Russia). I want to buy a laptop in Japan ($4300). Should I pay taxes on South Korea border when I will enter/leave country?
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American citizen, Macbook was stolen and need to get a new one
My Macbook was stolen last week. I need a new one for work, but I am currently stuck in France until May 8th for my flight back to the US.
It seems to me that I have two options, both with major ...
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India: GST tax invoice received after booking a plane ticket. Do I have to pay more?
I booked a flight in India with Go Indigo. I booked it online, from Canada. A few weeks later I got an email with a tax invoice that says that the "taxable amount" is 123 Rupees. I don't understand ...
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Will I have to pay duty for property that I will take back to country of purchase? [closed]
I'm currently studying in Switzerland but in a few months I will return to Germany. After spending half a year in Germany, I'll switch back to Switzerland for a very long stay. Basically:
4 months ...
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Does a visitor to someone already staying in a hotel have to pay the city tax?
Imagine person A is staying in a hotel in Paris for a month. During this month, a friend, person B, comes to visit person A for 10 days and stays in the room A is staying in. The hotel is fully aware ...
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Can I work remotely for my US employer while on a Tier 4 visa in the UK? [closed]
I’m an American, and I’m going to the UK on a tier 4 student visa. Under this visa, I’m allowed to work 20 hours/week with a UK employer. I must file taxes in both the US and the UK each year that I ...
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What additional costs can I expect when visiting a restaurant in the US where service is included?
I am going to a Michelin three-star restaurant in New York City this fall. On their website, it says that for the fixed-price tasting menu, both the course menu and the beverage pairing are ”inclusive ...
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Does Japan charge an extra departure tax if you depart from a different airport than your arrival?
I'm a Turkish citizen. I'm planning to visit Korea and Japan in 2018 with tourist visa. My most likely route will be Seoul - Osaka- Tokyo - Istanbul.
I was told by the airline company that if I leave ...
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Why is the required amount for EU VAT refund so high and it must come from a single shop? [closed]
EU VAT is so expensive averaging about 20%. However, there is a huge barrier to refund the tax.
Take Portugal as an example, the minimum amount required is EUR 61.35 (23% VAT) from a single store! ...
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Do I need to pay charges / taxes to drive in London on the weekend?
I live outside London (but inside the M25). And I'm thinking of attending a course whose classes are in the city.
I do have a car and I usually drive. Because of work, I think if they do classes on ...
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Do I have to pay VAT on rental car repairs that were covered by insurance?
I rented a car from Sixt in Italy, and it received a minor scratch while parked on a street. The rental car insurance provided by my credit card (MasterCard) covered the damage, but per their policy, ...
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Import tax for a product coming from EU and arriving in US
My friend is visiting Germany for some time. During the stay her notebook broke so she got a new one as a present from someone else in Germany. The receipt shows that about ~1200€ (roughly $1500) were ...
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UK VAT refund: apply for refund directly and not through agents like GlobalBlue?
Is there a way to claim a UK VAT refund directly and not through agents like GlobalBlue? What do these agents do that they take a massive cut from VAT refunds, for example a £1000 purchase has £166.67 ...
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How have I paid 7 lots of APD (Air Passenger Duty) for five passengers?
This summer, my wife, three kids (all under 12) and I all flew with EasyJet from Gatwick to Paris CDG, and then from Nice back to Gatwick a week later. Whilst looking at my receipt, I noticed the ...
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Albania traffic requirements
Is it required to pay a vignette (road tax) in Albania, just like in Bulgaria and Romania?
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Bringing USED iMacs into the UK from the USA
I have two iMacs, which are well used and five years old. Am I allowed to bring them into the UK for free, given their age, or do I have to pay VAT or something else at the border at Heathrow?
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