You were in such rush to make the joke that didn't even stopped to think it all through, uh?
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Playstation Network purchases to be taxed starting April 1st 2017
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You were in such rush to make the joke that didn't even stopped to think it all through, uh?
None of this goes to PSN though right? It's a state tax? Meaning it goes to the betterment of your state? Aka state imposed?
Amazon just started taxing too. iirc. What's going on? Just the states getting in on that digital revenue?
I just got an email about it too. Here in Alabama.
Amazon just started taxing too. iirc. What's going on? Just the states getting in on that digital revenue?
I just got an email about it too. Here in Alabama.
graywolf323
Member
what state are you in OP? Your email specifies in your state
this clearly isn't nationwide but people are freaking out due to the lack of information
edit: just saw your post saying NJ
this clearly isn't nationwide but people are freaking out due to the lack of information
edit: just saw your post saying NJ
Yah, it should be state imposed at least.
Thebeardofknowledge
Banned
When trying to hard to be funny goes wrong
molnizzle
Member
This is a state thing, not a PSN thing.
Texas has done this for years. Welcome to the shit club.
Random unrelated fact: North Dakota is the only state with a law on the books forbidding the charging of sales tax for digital goods. Just letting you know in case you move there, make sure to update your address on PSN.
Texas has done this for years. Welcome to the shit club.
Random unrelated fact: North Dakota is the only state with a law on the books forbidding the charging of sales tax for digital goods. Just letting you know in case you move there, make sure to update your address on PSN.
MindGamingMantis
Banned
Edit OP and put NJ in it.
Ummm you do understand what taxes are right? and who gets the money from them? right? right?
The government is starting to collect tax on goods purchased online is all. It took a while to reach digital services but they're still products being rendered to you. So if you live in a state with a sales tax it's going to start applying here.
Hit and a miss!
Lol
put it in the OP, but I can't edit the title (only mods can)
Bollocks... guess I'm setting up a Canadian account then.
Haha... what the fuck is this post?
Haha... what the fuck is this post?
giant_frying_pan
Member
Eagerly awaiting the KazHiraiCEO tweet about this.
Yes, the government is going to buy PSN and make it great again.
Using PSN cards won't matter if it's anything how XB Live handles taxing.
That's tax fraud. (Unless you're Canadian/have residency in Canada).
Kenzodielocke
Banned
So what does that mean for my Canadian and US account? I am from Germany where the tax is always included.
I can't even get sad anymore
Same. Horizon Deluxe was $74.13. Had to add funds.
Son Of Sparda
Member
I don't live in US but I buy my digital stuff from NA PSN, so I don't know how these things work in the states.
If I add $60 worth of PSN credits through PSN cards to my wallet, can I still buy $60 games or does this increase the price for those games in the check out process and I have to pay more?
If I add $60 worth of PSN credits through PSN cards to my wallet, can I still buy $60 games or does this increase the price for those games in the check out process and I have to pay more?
I've never had tax, not even back in the PS3 days.
That's not the case in the US and Canada
molnizzle
Member
Depends on the address you have on file. If it's a state that charges sales tax on digital goods, you'll be charged sales tax.
Yes it is.
Coloress_Kafka
Member
Just got an email, I live in Alabama. Not surprising since they recently started collecting sales tax on Amazon purchases.
Morrigan Stark
Arrogant Smirk
Nuuuuuuu
I hope this doesn't affect Canada but I doubt it...
I hope this doesn't affect Canada but I doubt it...
Said no one ever
Are you fucking serious...
That will depend on what State you put on your account. Like $60 + 8% tax (NY) = 64.8 total instead of the usual $60
Of course, if taxes is really coming.
Allforce
Member
I got charged tax on a purchase of Marvel Vs Capcom 3 a few weeks ago on PSN and thought it was weird. Slightly pissed me off because they've never charged tax before and that forced me to actually add my PayPal to my account since I didn't feel like buying another 10 dollar card to cover the new total.
But then a week later I got an email saying "We're sorry we charged you tax, we've credited your wallet!" and gave me back the 1.40 or something. I'm in Ohio for what it's worth, never been taxed on PSN but XBox Live charges me tax on games (which is why I barely buy anything on their service anymore since I won't give them my CC)
But then a week later I got an email saying "We're sorry we charged you tax, we've credited your wallet!" and gave me back the 1.40 or something. I'm in Ohio for what it's worth, never been taxed on PSN but XBox Live charges me tax on games (which is why I barely buy anything on their service anymore since I won't give them my CC)
Yes. It came with the transition from MS Points to actual currency.
That is to save Sony money on credit card fees, so that more of it goes to them/the developers/the publishers. It's for the same reason that some businesses set credit card minimums.
Every time you pay by card, a small portion (usually a flat fee PLUS a percentage of the amount paid) goes to the issuing bank and credit card company. Usually this represents a tiny percentage of the transaction, like 1% or 2% (aka "the cost of doing business"). But because of the flat fee, if you charge something really small, like $1 or $2, the percentage jumps significantly and the profit margin is greatly affected.
This hurts small businesses the most because they don't have the volume to make up the difference. So think about that before you charge a $2 coffee from a local vendor. The banks don't need the money as much as your local business does.
Allforce
Member
Wait you just change your address to Oregon to buy digital goods on Amazon? I'm in Ohio too and I didn't know they charged tax on digital games.
I could give a fuck about my address on file with PSN, might do this as well then. I hate using a CC/Paypal on any of these services and prefer to just buy the cards (from Amazon with my Amazon Visa so I get 5% cash back too!)
SweetJohnnyCage
Member
Just out of curiosity, if you use a PSN pre-paid card, do you get taxed on the card purchase, and/or do you get taxed on purchases using the gift card? I recently bought something with PSN credit and I did not pay tax. I live in South Carolina.
twentytwo22
Member
Had no idea some (most?) people didn't pay tax on PSN purchases. It's been a thing for me for as long as I can remember (Utah).
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