If you are located near a third-party fulfiller or are requesting delivery in areas where the law dictates taxes be charged before purchase, you will be charged taxes. All taxes collected at checkout go to the government(not us!), so, unfortunately, we cannot refund these charges for you.
If you live in a US state with a fulfillment center or the law dictates we charge taxes for online purchases*, you'll see that charge before payment at checkout. In Europe, you'll also notice a VAT charge appearing in the total before payment!
As of July 1st, 2018, we have begun charging Australia's 10% GST(Goods & Services Tax) to all orders shipping to Australia from US fulfillers.
As of January 1st, 2021, per updated laws, online marketplaces, like TeePublic, must collect UK VAT of 20% on all purchases (including shipping) that are being shipped to the UK.
As of July 1st, 2021, per updated laws, online marketplaces, like TeePublic, are also obligated to collect VAT on all purchases (including shipping) being shipped to the EU.
Seller has collected the simplified sellers use tax on taxable transactions delivered into Alabama and the tax will be remitted on the customer’s behalf to the Alabama Department of Revenue. Seller’s program account number is SSU-R010228719.