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It's very peculiar how the UK law taxes food
Reflecting on 50 Years of VAT and its impact on the food industry. Find out more here.
The shipping terms of the seller have implications for the taxability of the freight and who pays for the tax.
The seller can charge more for freight due to the legal stipulation in the purchase agreement of the good. When the grocery store purchased the produce, it entered into a legal agreement in which the shipping terms for the grocery store were stipulated. There are two main shipping term distinctions that typically impact the taxability of freight:
To learn more about the seller’s shipping terms, check out our e-book on the 5 Factors for Freight Taxability.
The rules for the taxability of freight or delivery charges vary from state to state. How do retailers figure out when freight and shipping charges are subject to sales and use tax?
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