I ordered online from Victoria Secret for Valentines day. Shipped to CA. I noticed on the total that I paid state taxes on the SHIPPING charge. When I asked them about it they said they were required by CA state law.
SHIPPING and handling is now taxable in CA!!!
Screw that!
Call VS and complain and ask for a refund.
I think that it was a way for Victoria Secret to pad their income.
I don't think that there is a tax on shipping and handling, only on the cost of the purchase. Maybe someone who actually knows can settle this. When I was employed and dealing in sales and use tax, the tax was only applied to the cost of the item.
Have the laws been changed?