SA digital tax to hit online gamers in the pocket

[Glordit]

Actually come to think of it...doesn't Amazon charge VAT on kindles?

I am fairly certain 99.99% of the items on amazon have TAX/VAT included into the price.

[HavocXphere]

I am fairly certain 99.99% of the items on amazon have TAX/VAT included into the price.

I do recall it too yes. Just not sure what it was though. I know the US gov crapped on Amazon for dodging state sales tax so I don't know whether we're dealing with SA VAT or US sales tax when they include those tax amts.

[DuckKnuckle]

Yes, Amazon does add tax to their items, but it is included in the price.

All digital content excluding ebooks have 15% VAT added, whereas the ebooks, as of January 1st 2012, have 3% VAT added. All physical items add 14% VAT.

BTW, you can also claim back on this tax.

[XbatousaiX]

Well tell me who didn't see this coming they might as well tax the air we breath lol.

[Fivel]

BTW, you can also claim back on this tax.

Only if you are registered for VAT?

[DuckKnuckle]

Only if you are registered for VAT?

Nope. Any customer.

[Applause]

Nope. Any customer.

wait you can get VAT back from amazon? 0.0 what have i been doing xD

[DuckKnuckle]

wait you can get VAT back from amazon? 0.0 what have i been doing xD

I'm not sure if it applies to purchases off of amazon.com, but amazon.co.uk - definitely.

[Applause]

I'm not sure if it applies to purchases off of amazon.com, but amazon.co.uk - definitely.

ok, then i have not been THAT stupid xD