Why did Apple charge state and local sales tax to my itunes apple music bill? Last month and previous billing did not have these charges.
Also, does this apply to Spotify music service? If not, then its time to switch to them. Pretty much the same music service. Nickel and dime us to death. Really???
I noticed the charge this morning for my Apple Music subscription. At first I thought Apple was being petty because I switched from store credit to paying by credit card via Apple Pay. I have the single plan and pay $9.99 a month; I was charged $11.07 which is a 10% tax. In Florida, it’s 7% tax. Upon calling Apple I was informed Apple charges state tax, local tax and telecommunications tax in Florida for all Apple purchases and subscriptions. I told the representative not for anything, but Apple could’ve informed their customers of this change rather than just trying to be sneaky about it. Also I didn’t realize Apple wanted to become a greedy company like AT&T, because that is the exact type of bs they pull with their billing. Disappointed in you Apple. Truly disappointed.
Sales tax doesn’t show on the receipt. It only has line items for CST and sales tax isn’t included in the total. So, no they don’t per the receipt.
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Tax is actually 8.5%
I think most are confusing Sales Tax with the Communications Tax (CST). They are not the same thing. Apple is not charging Sales Tax, it's charging Communications Tax.
Should we expect to see Florida CST applied to iCloud Storage? Mine renewed on 10/26 with no CST charged.
Interestingly, Spotify isn't charging CST (yet).
But aren’t we already paying local and state taxes for communications through our mobile and internet services?? Wouldn’t this be doubling up on the tax??
That’s a very interesting question, one that we should run by the AG since we do already pay those taxes on our Verizon bill.
Was surprised to see this tax. I'm cancelling my subscription and iCloud Storage and switching to Spotify. Same music and no tax.
This happened to me as well in October and November, Apple already makes enough money...why in the world would you need to charge taxes for a subscription for MUSIC???
Do you know if you ever got the sales tax corrected I am also being changed 11% when I should be changed 7%?
Ok, thank you!
I am in FL as well - also being charged about the same - $11.19. Did you get yours adjusted back to original amount, or did you cancel subscription?
No I just canceled it. I didn’t even know it was possible request to get it back to the original amount. Did you get them to give it back to you for the original price?
I hope they correct this problem soon.
State sales tax for Florida added to itunes apple music bill in October 2019.
