Hi WAMUGers, To further answer Rob question … GST is NOT exempt on electronic software distribution. Below is an excerpt taken from Apple "Terms and Conditions and Apple Privacy Policy"
/ Begin Excerpt: "The amounts payable for Service transactions are expressed inclusive of GST and each such amount includes an amount equal to the GST payable in respect of the supply to which the amount relates. If the rate of GST payable changes before the licensed Product is downloaded, the new tax rate in effect at the time of download will apply and the total amount payable will be increased or decreased so the economic benefit to Apple remains the same, irrespective of the change in rate of GST. No customers are eligible for tax exemptions for transactions made on the Services.” / End Excerpt: Cheers, Ronni On 22/06/2011, at 7:29 AM, Ronda Brown wrote: > Hi Rob, > > I'm fairly sure GST is still applicable on electronic software distribution. > It isn't on the > indirect tax - exemptions gst > > <http://www.customs.gov.au/site/page5350.asp#e950> > > Sent from Ronni's iPad > > On 22/06/2011, at 7:11 AM, Rob Davies <[email protected]> wrote: > >> >> Sorry forgot a question. >> >> GST would be exempt from electronic distribution of software? >> Thanks. >> >> Cheers! >> `RobD... >> On 22Jun2011, at 7:01 am, Rob Davies wrote: >> >>> Morning, >>> >>> Totally agree Matthew, >>> >>> Microsoft and there Digital Distribution network do as such, whatever the >>> current dollar value. >>> Before you all start. This is logging in within the Australian Portal. >>> >>> Autodesk are same digitally, although I find local distributor better value >>> for money. Training, freebies etc.. >>> >>> Apple used to be able to negotiate some sweet deals within corporate >>> account now I have to negotiate with the Apps store, ludicrous pricing >>> system. >>> >>> Oh well at least the cost is around what an update to FCP Studio was, but >>> missing a few bodies. >>> >>> Cheers! >>> `RobD... >>> >>> >>> On 21Jun2011, at 10:42 pm, Matthew Healey wrote: >>> >>>> >>>> On 21/06/2011, at 10:25 PM, Daniel Kerr wrote: >>>> >>>>> And Final Cut Pro X has been released with a large drop in price. Now >>>>> $349.99AUD from the Mac App Store. >>>>> <http://www.apple.com/au/finalcutpro/> >>>> >>>> This is were Apple's international pricing comes into stark view... >>>> >>>> Lets work it out; >>>> >>>> US $299 is AUD $282 >>>> >>>> So now lets add GST >>>> >>>> 282 + 28.2 = $310.20 >>>> >>>> Now being a completely electronic purchase there is nothing to import >>>> per-se so to my knowledge there would be no additional taxes. So Apple is >>>> charging an extra $38.8 just because they can. >>>> >>>> We've had this discussion many times before but it's always fun to bring >>>> it up. >>>> >>>> Have a great night. >>>> >>>> - Matt >>>> >>>> >>>> -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- >>>> Archives - <http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/archives.shtml> >>>> Guidelines - <http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/guidelines.shtml> >>>> Unsubscribe - <mailto:[email protected]> >>>> >>> >> >> >> >> >> -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- >> Archives - <http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/archives.shtml> >> Guidelines - <http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/guidelines.shtml> >> Unsubscribe - <mailto:[email protected]> >> > > > > -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- > Archives - <http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/archives.shtml> > Guidelines - <http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/guidelines.shtml> > Unsubscribe - <mailto:[email protected]> Cheers, Ronni 17" MacBook Pro 2.3GHz Quad-Core i7 “Thunderbolt" 2.3GHz / 8GB / 750GB @ 7200rpm HD OS X 10.6.7 Snow Leopard Windows 7 Ultimate (under sufferance) -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- Archives - <http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/archives.shtml> Guidelines - <http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/guidelines.shtml> Unsubscribe - <mailto:[email protected]>
