Do I have to pay taxes on my Global Blue Purchases?
I am a US permanent resident. When I shop in Europe or some other countries, I can use the Global Blue program to shop tax-free (minus some fees).
Do I have to pay import taxes when I bring the goods into the US, especially California, or do I have to declare these goods?
Edit: To clarify, I am talking about a laptop $2,000 and a purse of about $1,500 value. The follow up question is: Is this dependent on the category I buy goods of? Or is this generally treated as "duty-free"?
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Where can I get Global Blue tax free?
When paying for your purchases, ask store staff for a Global Blue Tax Free Form. If you are a SHOP TAX FREE Card holder, present your card to store staff. Your personal details will automatically be filled out on the Tax Free Form.How can I buy tax free in Italy?
Don't forget your passport next time you shop in Italy. New rules for the digital tax free system means that you must present your passport, or a scanned copy, in-store when purchasing the goods. Who is eligible for Tax Free Shopping? If you have a permanent residence in a non-EU country.How do I claim tax back from Italy?
You can claim a Vat refund sending an electronic refund claim to your own national tax authority \u2013 which then forward it to the Italian Revenue Agency. You can fill in the refund claim alternatively in Italian, English or French and amounts must be expressed in Euro.Can I get tax refund from online shopping in Germany?
Yes, you can get a VAT refund even for your online purchases. The same rules apply: you must be a permanent resident in a non-EU country and the amount you paid must be above the minimum prescribed by the country of the online store.Global Blue Tax Free Shopping
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