on 28-03-2018 12:29 PM
on 09-08-2018 12:46 PM
eBay wish to keep trading in Australia, so they are bowing to the demands of the law as it now stands.
The law was promulgated by the Australian Government (not Gerry Harvey) and is administered by the Australian Tax Office (not Gerry Harvey)
on 11-08-2018 02:36 PM
on 11-08-2018 02:49 PM
And what makes that newsorthy?
As the GST has been in force since 1st July I would be more surprised if it was not charged.
on 11-08-2018 07:45 PM
on 12-08-2018 05:07 AM
It is not about defence, it is about accepting a position that we can't change so there is no point in continually going on about it.
on 14-08-2018 07:17 AM
on 14-08-2018 07:41 AM
@mydrones wrote:
There shouldn’t be GST on second hand goods...IMO.
Sure brand new definitely charge.
Are they going to put GST on Gumtree sales or Facebook Marketplace?
not under this legislation they won't as it only applies to imports.
Also, if GST is due on Gumtree and Marketplace items then they are already covered under the current GST on domestic purchases legislation i.e. if a seller is registered fot GST, has an annual turnover more than $75,000, the price shows as GST inclusive etc.
on 16-08-2018 06:18 PM
From the ATO website
GST on low value imported goods (webinar recording)
Here is a link to listen to the ATO explain how it all works( http://tv.ato.gov.au/ato-tv/media?v=bd1bdiub9oiqs7 )
There is also a download link to read what is said (Download transcript: LVIG_webinar_script_FINAL.docxOpens in a new window. )
16-08-2018 06:35 PM - edited 16-08-2018 06:36 PM
It's fairly simple.
If you buy goods or services from Australia, you will pay GST if the seller is registered for same.
If you import goods, you will pay GST (and duties) on goods, postage inclusive, over $1000, at the border.
If you import goods under $1000, you might or might not pay GST, depending on the seller's GST status.
If you import goods through eBay, you WILL pay GST and if the seller uses the GSP, GST on Pitney Bowes' charges.
on 16-08-2018 07:45 PM