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posted on June 24, 2009 at 12:46PM Inappropriate?

We live in Minnesota, which has no sales tax on clothing.  I would like to know why I was charged on my order.  'The CSR via phone gave an answer I've never heard of before.

replies: 13 latest post: November 10, 2009 at 04:11AM by AdamO
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posted on June 24, 2009 at 12:48PM
 

What did you purchase?

posted on June 24, 2009 at 01:05PM
 
In response to BlueCrewGuyInMA's post from June 24 2009 12:48PM

Men's putter pants.  I know that items falling under the sport category are taxed, but normal clothing is not.

posted on June 24, 2009 at 02:32PM
 

Putter pants? What are putter pants?

posted on June 24, 2009 at 02:40PM
 
In response to BlueCrewGuyInMA's post from June 24 2009 02:32PM

They are pants you "putter" in.  Maybe they call them putter pants because they have elastic in the waist (in the back on these).  Otherwise, I really don't know why they call them that.  I like them for gardening.

posted on June 24, 2009 at 02:43PM
 
In response to pigpotter's post from June 24 2009 02:40PM

Gotcha. There should not be sales tax on those. I've ordered clothes on sears.com before and not been charged sales tax. I'm not sure what happened in your case, but you may want to speak with SearsCares on this site to find out what's going on.

posted on June 24, 2009 at 02:44PM
 
In response to BlueCrewGuyInMA's post from June 24 2009 02:32PM

A little confused at this point regarding my reply to your question.  If you did not receive the answer to putter pants let me know.

posted on June 24, 2009 at 02:45PM
 
In response to BlueCrewGuyInMA's post from June 24 2009 02:43PM

Thank you, I'll give that a try. 

posted on June 24, 2009 at 02:45PM
 

Hey pigpotter-

Another resource could be trying Sears Customer Service.  Here is the link.  The live chat reps are very responsive and helpful if you want to try that route:

http://www.sears.com/shc/s/nb_10153_12605_NB_CSHome?adCell=AF&adCell=WF

posted on June 25, 2009 at 09:56AM
 

Something else to consider is while generally clothes are not taxed, some states tax clothes that are made of certain materials they deem to be of a "fine" quality. (like for instance, leather, satin, or furs.) Further - while i dont think this applies to you, some retailers that are considered to be in tourist areas are taxed by local county government on sales, usually called a tourism tax. (i think if that were the case though, you would already know the area has to pay that special tax.)

Just a couple possible explanations other then the much more likely "someone at corporate made a boo-boo".

posted on June 25, 2009 at 10:35AM
 
In response to Gumpo's post from June 25 2009 09:56AM

Thank you.  I knew about what I call "luxury" items but not sure if they are taxed in MN (not in my price range).  Taxes on everything will soon be since our spending is increasing by leaps and bounds.

The question has been answered by a Sears CSR.  The tax was on the shipping charges.  Apparently UPS charges sales tax and Sears charges it to the customer.  I wasn't aware of this.

 

 

posted on June 25, 2009 at 10:37AM
 

I would like to thank all that participated.  All were very helpful.  Thank you again.

posted on November 09, 2009 at 08:16AM
 
In response to JulieK's post from June 24 2009 02:45PM

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posted on November 10, 2009 at 04:11AM
 

Tax on shipping...

I DID NOT KNOW that!

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