Yeah - as far as I know when you want to do this in most countries you need the relevant form signed/stamped in the shop at the time of purchase. In some cases you also need to process the claim on departure from the country - e.g. at a customs office in the airport etc.
Hmm - if you can that would be nice as I spend a bit of money in the US but I remember asking in a US airport a few years ago about reclaiming sales tax and was told flat out that no you cannot claim. Will be watching this to see if you have any better luck!
Hmm - if you can that would be nice as I spend a bit of money in the US but I remember asking in a US airport a few years ago about reclaiming sales tax and was told flat out that no you cannot claim. Will be watching this to see if you have any better luck!
Question: Is there a way that I can get back the tax when I shop in the USA?
Answer: Sorry, that is not something that most states do, and each state in the USA has a different rate of sales tax. Louisiana has some shops displaying a "tax free for International Visitors" sticker and you can get tax refunds when you shop in them. Delaware has no sales tax. Compared to prices elsewhere in the world shopping in the USA is not very expensive.
Heard that too but couldnt find the desk to do so in JFK, even with so many friendly and helpful, New York staff working there .
Anyway, in Macy's at least when you are shopping there (if you are) get the elevator straight up to customer services and have your passport with you to prove you are not a US citizen. They will then issue you with a discount card, which I believe is for the amount of tax payable on purchases by residents. You will then be able to receive this amount off, even on top of any other reductions in the store.
What about paying import tax on bringing your US purchases into Ireland? Wouldn't they force you to pay that at the same time? That could cancel out your rebate and more.