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How Sales Tax Is Applied to Orders

Learn when sales tax is applied to your order and how shipping charges may be taxed depending on your state.

Sales tax is applied to orders based on the shipping destination and the applicable state and local tax laws. Below is an overview of how sales tax is handled for orders shipped to Michigan, Indiana, and California.


States Where We Currently Collect Sales Tax

We currently collect and remit sales tax on orders shipped to the following states:

  • Michigan

  • Indiana

  • California

The exact tax amount is calculated automatically at checkout based on the delivery address and any applicable state, county, or local tax rates.


Sales Tax on Shipping Charges

Whether shipping charges are taxable depends on the laws of the destination state.

Indiana

In Indiana, sales tax is applied to both the product and the shipping charges. This means the total taxable amount may include the cost of the items as well as the cost of shipping.

California

In California, shipping may be taxable in certain situations and locations depending on how the shipment is structured and the applicable local tax regulations. As a result, some California orders may include sales tax applied to the shipping cost.

Michigan

In Michigan, sales tax is applied to the products being purchased. Shipping charges are generally not taxable when they are separately stated, which is how they are listed at checkout.


How Tax Is Calculated

All sales tax amounts are calculated automatically at checkout based on:

  • The shipping address

  • Applicable state and local tax rates

  • Whether the state taxes shipping charges

This ensures that the tax collected is accurate and compliant with current state regulations.


Questions About Sales Tax

If you have questions about how sales tax is calculated on your order, please contact our customer service team. We are happy to help clarify how taxes apply to your specific purchase.

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