LtDan2d ago

Is VAT more straightforward in Europe than USA?

https://lemmy.zip/post/61547136

Is VAT more straightforward in Europe than USA? - Lemmy.zip

I mean, as a European: have you visited the US and noticed that they don’t even include tax within the price (meaning you’ll pay more at checkout since that’s where it only appears)? It’s ridiculous, most countries include VAT within the price of their goods and services but. At least within the EU, VAT is included within the price making it final without any arithmetic.

Show threadBuffalox2d ago

I think it’s illegal in Europe to list prices excluding VAT, I know for sure it is in my home country Denmark, that makes it much simpler as a customer in Europe than in USA.

USA is a country of lawlessness, and lack of consumer protection, where sellers are allowed many “tricks” that are illegal in EU, it’s not just the VAT, but also misleading labeling and marketing.

Show threadLtDan2d ago
The amount of pharmaceutical ads are crazy when I’ve visited the US, sometimes with bogus claims.
Show threadBuffalox
Exactly, something that isn’t even legal to advertise in EU, is aggressively advertised with misleading claims.
Mar 28 at 11:35amWeb