Sales tax is calculated and collected by the marketplace based on your shipping address and local tax laws.
How tax works:
Amazon: Amazon calculates and collects sales tax based on your state and local tax rates. Tax appears in your order total at checkout.
eBay: eBay calculates and remits sales tax for most states. The amount is shown before you complete your purchase.
AbeBooks: Sales tax is calculated based on your shipping address and applicable state laws.
Alibris: Tax is calculated at checkout based on your location.
Tax rates vary by:
- Your state
- Your county or city
- Local tax laws
- Product type (books may be tax-exempt in some jurisdictions)
Tax exemptions: If you're tax-exempt (schools, libraries, non-profits), you'll need to set up exemptions through the marketplace platform. Each marketplace has its own process:
- Amazon: Add tax exemption certificate to your account
- eBay: Contact eBay customer service
- AbeBooks/Alibris: Check their help centers for exemption procedures
Questions about tax: For tax-specific questions, contact the marketplace or consult your tax advisor. We follow all marketplace tax collection policies.
Tax receipts: Your order confirmation and invoice from the marketplace serves as your receipt and shows tax charged.