We are the 27th highest. That doesn't take into account deductions, which actually bring our rates far lower. Most companies pay little or no income taxes in the end.
Michael Farmer > On Jul 24, 2016, at 9:03 AM, Raremeteorites via Meteorite-list > <meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com> wrote: > > When you add in FICA, Self-employment tax, Medicaid, Inventory, ObamaCare, > Sales and other taxes, they are the highest in the world. > > > ----- Original Message ----- From: "Michael Farmer" <m...@meteoriteguy.com> > To: "Raremeteorites" <raremeteori...@centurylink.net>; "Meteorite Mailing > List" <meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com> > Sent: Sunday, July 24, 2016 8:41 AM > Subject: Re: [meteorite-list] Another warning re sales to Italy > > > American taxes are nowhere near the highest in the world...... > Michael Farmer > > Sent from my iPad > >> On Jul 24, 2016, at 7:58 AM, Raremeteorites via Meteorite-list >> <meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com> wrote: >> >> I have had some overseas buyers ask me to lower the value on the customs >> declaration form. Some even threatened not to accept the package if I >> reported the correct amount. I always tell them that I pay more than my >> fair share of U.S. taxes so why should I assist them on cheating on theirs >> which is against the law. Some of these overseas buyers tell me that other >> U.S. vendors do it all of the time for them. U.S. taxes are among the >> highest in the world, especially when dealing in collectables which have no >> long-term capital gain advantage and are in the top tax bracket. >> >> Now, I put this clause in my descriptions: >> >> Import duties, taxes, and charges are not included in the item price or >> shipping cost. These charges are the buyer's responsibility. Please check >> with your country's customs office to determine what these additional costs >> will be prior to bidding or buying. >> >> I hope this helps, >> >> >> ----- Original Message ----- From: "Michael Blood via Meteorite-list" >> <meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com> >> To: "MexicoDoug" <mexicod...@aol.com>; "Meteorite List" >> <meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com> >> Sent: Saturday, July 23, 2016 11:31 PM >> Subject: Re: [meteorite-list] Another warning re sales to Italy >> >> >>> Hi Doug, >>> Thanks for the kind words. However, I have saved all >>> The emails and believe me, there was absolutely no confusion >>> Re shipping - -clarified clearly (twice) that if Fed EX were >>> less than $50 I would refund him the difference and if it >>> were more than $50 he would have to agree to paypal me >>> the difference. >>> He stated I should not have put the "real value" on the shipment - >>> AFTER I had sent it - When Fed Ex turned out to be more, then >>> He complained he would have to pay the import fee and wouldn't >>> Pay any more for the shipping. >>> Kind and gentle is always best and I tried that for several >>> Posts to no avail whatever. >>> No, this is a clear cut case of being ripped off. I suspect it is >>> Our old "friend" as his approach is nearly identical and his English >>> Is similarly distorted. But whether it is or not the results are identical. >>> I, too, like to think people are basically honest and live up to >>> Their commitments and I do deal with people that way and the vast >>> Majority of people in the meteorite community are that way. >>> Also, I do not believe for a second this is "typical of Italians" - >>> only two - and possibly only one - have/has acted this way. Every >>> Country has both the saintly and the cur. >>> Good to hear from you, Doug, >>> Michael >>> >>>> On 7/23/16 10:32 PM, "MexicoDoug" <mexicod...@aol.com> wrote: >>>> >>>> Michael, >>>> >>>> How discouraging, as if doing what you love wasn't already a labor of love. >>>> Your customer appears to be a dedicated collector, exhibitor, lecturer, and >>>> dealer (involved with meteorites and as using them as raw materials for >>>> selling trinkets and watch dials, including to school children). You could >>>> double-check if it is not a miscommunication from your message exchange >>>> defining who was supposed to pay for what. The immediate problem was not >>>> Italy, as much as the expensive, secure shipping cost which you understood >>>> was >>>> to be paid by him as it sounds like he received the meteorite and you have >>>> a >>>> tracking receipt. >>>> >>>> Or, next time you are in Rimini, stop by this hair salon and go collect if >>>> the >>>> friendly approach doesn't pan out. Maybe settle for a seafood risotto. I'd >>>> make an appointment first and bring a bottle of wine @ (+39)3485447938. He >>>> really doesn't seem like a scammer! >>>> >>>> Kindest wishes >>>> Doug >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> -----Original Message----- >>>> From: Michael Farmer via Meteorite-list >>>> <meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com> >>>> To: Michael Blood <mlbl...@cox.net>; Meteorite Mailing List >>>> <meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com> >>>> Sent: Sat, Jul 23, 2016 9:37 pm >>>> Subject: Re: [meteorite-list] Another warning re sales to Italy >>>> >>>> Why do people ignore warnings? Italy is notorious for >>>> scams and stolen packages. >>>> >>>> Sent from my iPad >>>> >>>>> On Jul 23, 2016, at 6:36 PM, Michael Blood via Meteorite-list >>>>> <meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com> wrote: >>>>> >>>>> Hi all, >>>>> >>>>> You all may recall that several years ago multiple >>>>> Dealers warned against sales to Italy. It seams at >>>>> Least one buyer was claiming not to have received >>>>> Shipments that were verified, not to have received >>>>> Money that was sent him, etc. >>>>> >>>>> Unfortunately, I failed to head warnings about >>>>> Shipping to Italy. A different Italian contacted me (Or >>>>> At least one using a different name and email) and >>>>> I explained even Registered Mail seems to fail to >>>>> guarantee delivery in Italy but I somehow allowed >>>>> him to talk me into a Fed Ex shipment of a specimen. >>>>> I agreed, providing he send $50 shipping and agree >>>>> to pay any additional amount Fed Ex might charge. >>>>> >>>>> Perhaps it is the same fellow from several years ago >>>>> Using a different name (he was so good at that Art could >>>>> Not keep him off the list because he would just join again >>>>> Using a different name and email). So, beware of: >>>>> >>>>> "Davide Urbinati" <urbinati.dav...@gmail.com> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> Even though I scanned the receipt and sent it to him >>>>> He refused to pay the $59.79 Fed Ex charged me. So, I am >>>>> Out that $. >>>>> >>>>> Believe me, I will never ship to Italy again. >>>>> >>>>> Better luck to all of you, >>>>> Michael Blood >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> ______________________________________________ >>>>> >>>>> Visit our Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/meteoritecentral and the >>>>> Archives at http://www.meteorite-list-archives.com >>>>> Meteorite-list mailing list >>>>> Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com >>>>> https://pairlist3.pair.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list >>>> >>>> ______________________________________________ >>>> >>>> Visit our Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/meteoritecentral and the >>>> Archives at http://www.meteorite-list-archives.com >>>> Meteorite-list mailing list >>>> Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com >>>> https://pairlist3.pair.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list >>> >>> >>> ______________________________________________ >>> >>> Visit our Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/meteoritecentral and the >>> Archives at http://www.meteorite-list-archives.com >>> Meteorite-list mailing list >>> Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com >>> https://pairlist3.pair.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list >> >> >> ______________________________________________ >> >> Visit our Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/meteoritecentral and the >> Archives at http://www.meteorite-list-archives.com >> Meteorite-list mailing list >> Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com >> https://pairlist3.pair.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list > > > > ______________________________________________ > > Visit our Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/meteoritecentral and the > Archives at http://www.meteorite-list-archives.com > Meteorite-list mailing list > Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com > https://pairlist3.pair.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list ______________________________________________ Visit our Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/meteoritecentral and the Archives at http://www.meteorite-list-archives.com Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com https://pairlist3.pair.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list
