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How do I get my sales tax refund for purchases I made in Houston and Miami. I am an international visitor.?

Just visited and I tried to claim my sales tax refund on exiting the U.S at Atlanta. No one seems to have heard about tax refunds. I have all my purchase receipts with me. Too bad I am leaving the U.S without my tax refund. Can I process this still from outside the states?

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tmvijai 		The United States does not offer a tax refund to tourist.

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KatyMills 		No one has heard about them, because they don't exist. When you buy something here you pay sales tax unless you are a business buying it for resale.

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ARobert 		Contact the respective states for information.

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tmvijai 		No.
The sales tax is charged by the State and the U.S. Federal government neither determines nor receives. Federal government cannot refund state sales taxes. It is not the same as value-added tax (VAT).

The VAT is a national tax commonly applied in foreign countries that is included in the actual sales price rather than at the time of purchase. The United States does not have a VAT.
Many states do not charge tax on items shipped out of state. Ask about state sales tax policies (from the seller) in the state where you make your purchases.

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