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Old May 31, 2011 | 11:15 pm
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SFOSpiff
 
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Originally Posted by aceman
-and is there a mechanic to reclaim sales tax for foreigners?
There is no way for foreigners to reclaim sales tax or other excise taxes from states or the Federal government, a-la VAT refunds.

There are some ways to offset such taxes, if you file tax returns here, but as a visitor, no.
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