ibecruzen2 Posted October 14, 2009 #1 Share Posted October 14, 2009 When getting on the ship , befor sailing are you charged a sep. tax on your ss did read it somewhere and can not find it thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trock Posted October 14, 2009 #2 Share Posted October 14, 2009 When getting on the ship , befor sailing are you charged a sep. tax on your ss did read it somewhere and can not find it thanks If you purchase the soda card prior to sailaway.. you will be charged tax.. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Powriv Posted October 14, 2009 #3 Share Posted October 14, 2009 I don't buy the soda card but I overheard one of the crew directing people to the soda card stand to wait till we leave port as you won't be charged the sales tax. It is just what I heard, can't confirm or deny Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trock Posted October 14, 2009 #4 Share Posted October 14, 2009 I don't buy the soda card but I overheard one of the crew directing people to the soda card stand to wait till we leave port as you won't be charged the sales tax. It is just what I heard, can't confirm or deny True.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cincicruiser Posted October 14, 2009 #5 Share Posted October 14, 2009 We were on the Splendor last month. All drinks (including Drink of the Day) purchased while docked where charged LA sales tax. I think it was over 10% but not sure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ibecruzen2 Posted October 14, 2009 Author #6 Share Posted October 14, 2009 I don't buy the soda card but I overheard one of the crew directing people to the soda card stand to wait till we leave port as you won't be charged the sales tax. It is just what I heard, can't confirm or deny Heard it was on alc. drinks a bucket for 20.00 would cost 28.00 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trock Posted October 14, 2009 #7 Share Posted October 14, 2009 Heard it was on alc. drinks a bucket for 20.00 would cost 28.00 It may.. I dont know. I have only purchased the soda card.. Ask before you buy it.. Good luck! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ibecruzen2 Posted October 14, 2009 Author #8 Share Posted October 14, 2009 It may.. I dont know. I have only purchased the soda card.. Ask before you buy it.. Good luck! thank you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yogi2929 Posted October 14, 2009 #9 Share Posted October 14, 2009 We were on the Splendor last month. All drinks (including Drink of the Day) purchased while docked where charged LA sales tax. I think it was over 10% but not sure. Long Beach's sales tax is 9.75%. Close enough to 10% and reason enough to wait til after the ship leaves. All drinks and soda cards are taxed while docked. -Voice of Experience. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boaterette Posted October 14, 2009 #10 Share Posted October 14, 2009 If the tax in LA is 105 and the bucket costs $20, after tax it would be around $22. But until you get into international water they do charge the tax. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stacey779 Posted October 14, 2009 #11 Share Posted October 14, 2009 Heard it was on alc. drinks a bucket for 20.00 would cost 28.00 Not sure where you heard those exact numbers, but they seem a little inflated. If they really charged $28 for a $20 bucket that would be a 40% mark up! :eek: However, the idea that you should wait to purchase until you leave the port area is correct. You'll save on the sales tax that way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jetskier Posted October 14, 2009 #12 Share Posted October 14, 2009 In Mobile, they charge sales tax until you hit the lighthouse. You are also limited on the type of alcohol sold. Soda cards are charged sales tax also. Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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