November 15, 2006
Tax-Free Shopping For Foreign Visitors
By Wendy Perrin
Question from a reader:
"I read that when shopping in certain countries abroad you can get a Value Added Tax (V.A.T.) or Goods & Services Tax (G.S.T.) refund. Does the United States have any similar tax refunds for visitors to the U.S.?"
Louisiana is the only state I know of that offers tax-free shopping specifically for foreigners. Anyone know of other states that do? Please educate me by clicking on "Post a comment" below.
Of course, foreigners can buy from duty-free stores at U.S. airports. And certain U.S. states and cities promote tax-free shopping for everyone, including locals.
To learn about getting a V.A.T. or G.S.T. refund when you travel abroad, click here.
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Posted by: brad5 | July 31, 2007 at 10:43 AM