Date: 11/27/2007 12:12:19 PM
Author: minicat
Praise the LORD!!!!!! Thanks...i didnt even see that option admist the confusion of buying!!!
I assume, like most US retail prices (atleast when i was last there) the majority of prices i see listed are without any US tax? Making that the price i would pay (plus the VAT when im back in UK) if i stay in an adjacent state to the one i buy in?
The lord is correct - all prices are excluding US sales tax.Date: 11/27/2007 12:12:19 PM
Author: minicat
Praise the LORD!!!!!! Thanks...i didnt even see that option admist the confusion of buying!!!
I assume, like most US retail prices (atleast when i was last there) the majority of prices i see listed are without any US tax? Making that the price i would pay (plus the VAT when im back in UK) if i stay in an adjacent state to the one i buy in?
So let me get this right, you are saying that UK companies will price match with US companies..........why would they do this, they would clearly be losing money since the costs are much lower in the US? What companies do this?Date: 12/9/2007 4:30:37 AM
Author: QD Rocks
Not sure why you would want to buy from overseas, if you search online in the UK you will find some great companies, many list the same stones listed in the USA and most will do a price match. You will also be able to view the stone with a deposit and also view settings. Then view your finished ring before paying for it. You will also be able to have any alterations done if needed in the future.
Kind Regards
Paul
Date: 12/9/2007 4:46:57 AM
Author: JiltedGen
First of all who says you have to declare anything.....????? Go to the US, buy your stone, bring it back to the UK. During re-entry say you went for a 3 day business trip and all you are declaring a bottle of hard liquor.
Date: 12/9/2007 6:23:05 AM
Author: Addy
Masie - you seem to know a lot about tax law. Can you tell me where to find the law about some exemptions for household and other goods when moving abroad to the UK? I'm trying to find it for basic household goods (I think it's £3-4K), not jewellery, but it might mention jewels as well. Does the UK gov't expect you to pay VAT on a ring you've had for 10 years that moved with you?
Date: 12/9/2007 6:54:43 AM
Author: stebbo
Date: 12/9/2007 6:23:05 AM
It does depend on where you''re moving from, but if it''s from outside the EU, personal belongings are VAT and duty exempt (as long as you''ve owned them for 6 months).
Here it is in legal terms.
Thank you! I thought I had it bookmarked before but apparently not and I couldn''t find it this morning. Thanks!
But they DO have to. You would like them to choose not to, but we are subject to UK law here. To deliberately not pay taxes and duties is breaking the law.Date: 12/9/2007 6:56:44 AM
Author: JiltedGen
If you like to pay 20% then by all means please do, but majority of the people do not want to pay that and I am simply telling that they do not have to especially in Rip Of Britain!
No I don''t work for the government. I am actually a stay at home mum.Date: 12/9/2007 7:14:03 AM
Author: DrH2O
You work for the gov''t dont you.
I honestly do not care if you have to pay for it - if you can get away with it why would you? Sorry, but I would still be able to sleep at night even more comfortably so knowing I saved an additional 20%.
But of course to each their own.
You don't have to do anything. Some people like to play life safe, some like to take risks.Date: 12/9/2007 7:02:04 AM
Author: Maisie
But they DO have to. You would like them to choose not to, but we are subject to UK law here. To deliberately not pay taxes and duties is breaking the law.Date: 12/9/2007 6:56:44 AM
Author: JiltedGen
If you like to pay 20% then by all means please do, but majority of the people do not want to pay that and I am simply telling that they do not have to especially in Rip Of Britain!
Speed limits aren''t just there to incovenience you. They are there to try and make sure everyone is safe! I am shaking my head in disbelief at your comments.Date: 12/9/2007 7:49:25 AM
Author: stebbo
You don''t have to do anything. Some people like to play life safe, some like to take risks.Date: 12/9/2007 7:02:04 AM
Author: Maisie
But they DO have to. You would like them to choose not to, but we are subject to UK law here. To deliberately not pay taxes and duties is breaking the law.Date: 12/9/2007 6:56:44 AM
Author: JiltedGen
If you like to pay 20% then by all means please do, but majority of the people do not want to pay that and I am simply telling that they do not have to especially in Rip Of Britain!
I constantly speed because I''ve been given 11 points to use, and the fine is well worth it to me.
The first time you get caught not declaring a personal item, you''ll get away with just having to pay VAT and duty on the spot because too many innocent people just don''t understand they have to pay taxes on personal items. Should I be penalised for knowing the law? I''ll use my ''warning'' up thanks.![]()