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Hi, this isn't about a huge amount of money, but it seems so unfair I have to ask. My son saved his money to buy a $99 iphone from best buy. when the total showed $140, he did not have enough money. We did not know that they charged tax on the original price of $499, not the upgrade price of $99. Can they really do that.


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I know it seems illegal and you can thank the government regulators for it, but it has something to do with the telecommunications industry.

Depending on your state, for example I know that a California vendor has to charge tax on the retail price if the discounted price is more than a certain percentage. Texas has a simlar law.

If you think they cheated you, you should contact your state taxation authority to verify if it is the law.

Sorry, I know that this isn't an actual answer.

Posted 2009-08-28T17:58:04Z

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