Sales Tax Refund
I recently bought a new iPhone here in the US as a tourist. Will I get a sales tax refund at the airport when I leave?
I recently bought a new iPhone here in the US as a tourist. Will I get a sales tax refund at the airport when I leave?
Obtaining a refund of sales tax - US Customs and Border Protection (CBP)
The US government does not refund sales tax to foreign visitors. Sales tax charged in the US is paid to individual states, not the Federal government. If you are making a ‘major purchase’, and you intend to export the item, you should contact the state taxation authority in the state where you will be making the purchase. They will be able to inform you of their criteria for refunding any sales tax paid.
jdpe626 wrote:
I recently bought a new iPhone here in the US as a tourist. Will I get a sales tax refund at the airport when I leave?
No.
Sales Tax Refund