Sales Tax: Calculation, Charges, and State Variations

Our sales tax system uses a 3rd party service that automatically calculates the appropriate percentage by examining the geo-location and local tax ordinances of your provided address. We understand tax questions can be confusing, so here's a straightforward explanation of how it works.

What Makes Up Sales Tax Rates?

Sales tax can include several components:

• State rates

• Special taxing district rates

• Local rates

Each state sets its own laws and rules regarding sales tax, and we have no control over how it calculates.

Why Am I Being Charged Sales Tax?

Due to a change in our business operations, we're now charging sales tax for 45 states as required by law. The sales tax collected is paid directly to your state.

States Without Sales Tax

Five states don't have sales tax at the state level:

• Alaska*

• Delaware

• Montana*

• New Hampshire

• Oregon*

Note: States marked with an asterisk (*) may still have sales tax charges depending on local jurisdictions.

Is Sales Tax Charged on Shipping?

How shipping and sales tax interact depends on how the shipping appears on your order:

• If shipping is included in a bundle cost (like a Rake bundle), the "implied" shipping charge is subject to sales tax.

• If shipping appears as a separate line item (like shipping on an aftermarket accessory), it may or may not be taxed depending on your state's rules.

States That Don't Charge Sales Tax on Separate Shipping Charges:

• Alabama

• Arizona

• California

• Florida

• Idaho

• Illinois

• Iowa

• Louisiana

• Maine

• Maryland

• Massachusetts

• Missouri

• Nevada

• Oklahoma

• Utah

• Virginia

• Wyoming

• Washington DC

• Alaska (depending on jurisdiction)