Bump re. duty or tax refunds on goods bought O/S.
With the fall in the USD$ I'm wondering if there could be good buys for visitors.
Tax-free laptops? Is this an interstate-delivery-only loophole or are some states sales-tax free?
How about buying a tax-free MacBook?
Which states sell retail without sale tax - or is it only goods shipped interstate to certain states that remain tax-free?
This would benefit several FTers currently in the US, where Apple 'MBA' laptops are AUD$500 less than local prices, if the tax isn't payable.
- Perhaps some laptop sellers can arrange duty (tax) free sales to intl visitors?
Already tax-free:
Failing that, there is always the tax-free weeks in NYC (Fashion Week etc) or the outlets in tax-free states, Just a drive north of BOS, yes?
Aren't Caribbean destinations also tax free? How are they for value for watches, jewellery and similar high-end items, especially if their currency is still USD?