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Old 12-11-2013, 08:18 PM
Stardrifter_WA
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Originally Posted by JB80 View Post
It's a part of life over here unfortunately and in many countries there is no "send as a gift" option so basically my kids grandparents in Australia cannot send Christmas or Birthday presents over without it attracting VAT.
So, you pay tax on the goods when you buy it here and again when it is received there. That sucks! Just makes you realise how lucky we are here.
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