Shoppers on notice over internet tax dodge

[Cobretti]

Shoppers on notice over internet tax dodge | News.com.au

This is for people getting things worth over $1000 and not paying taxes. I wonder how this will impact on cases with the current arrangements people have lol

 

[A1CardsandGaming]

Man I hate taxes I don't see how sealed cases being imported is taking away business from a legitimate source supplying sealed cases to the general public today. Don't businesses pay these taxes because they get lots of extra benefits for being a business !?

 

[howzat]

Gerry Harvey must be giving them grief behind closed doors instead now...

 

[Cobretti]

well thing is I have no issue with taxes. But if I am getting goods that I cannot easily get in Australia I should be able to get them at price they are sold at. Especially cards when it is for hobby collecting.

 

[Simo]

Dominik - I disike paying tax too but that would be unfair to other tax payers, just because something is rare to find in Australia, doesnt mean it should be exempt from tax.

 

[Cobretti]

Dominik - I disike paying tax too but that would be unfair to other tax payers, just because something is rare to find in Australia, doesnt mean it should be exempt from tax.

I disagree because your not hurting the local competition. Especially when it is for a Hobby. If i was selling it then yes I would agree.

Also, how come people can sell about $20,000 worth on eBay each year and claim it is a hobby and not pay taxes on that? This is assuming you already got another paying job.

 

[Simo]

I disagree because your not hurting the local competition. Especially when it is for a Hobby. If i was selling it then yes I would agree..

Yeah I know what your saying, maybe the ATO needs to update its legislation to include such niche markets?

Also, how come people can sell about $20,000 worth on eBay each year and claim it is a hobby and not pay taxes on that? This is assuming you already got another paying job

Maybe thats not classed as a taxable income or I think you can sell a total of $20,000 worth of goods online before you get taxed.??