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Sales Tax Information
Below is a breakdown that shows the amount of taxes collected for state, local and a
single article tax.
- State sales tax = 7% of the total amount; unlimited
- Local sales tax = 2.25% tax for the first $1,600; max= $36
- Single article tax = 2.75% for every dollar between $1,601 & $3,200; max = $44
Note: Tennessee sales or use tax is not applicable for orders delivered out of state.
The following examples can be used as a guide to help calculate sales tax, shipping and
total cost of the purchased amount.
(A $10 shipping and handling fee is a flat rate and applies to all single or multiple shapefile orders).
| Example A: |
| (4) Shapefile orders at $635 per county |
= $2,540 |
| State sales tax of 7% x $2,540 |
= $ 178 |
| Local sales tax of 2.25% x $1,600 |
= $ 36 |
| Single article tax of 2.75% x $939 |
= $ 26 |
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Cost $2,780 |
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Shipping and Handling Fee $10 |
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Total Cost $2,790.00 |
| Example B: |
| (2) Shapefile orders at $2,000 per county |
= $4,000 |
| State sales tax of 7% x $4,000 |
= $ 280 |
| Local sales tax of 2.25% x $1,600 |
= $ 36 |
| Single article tax of 2.75% x $1,599 |
= $ 44 |
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Cost $4,360 |
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Shipping and Handling Fee $ 10 |
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Total Cost $4,370 |
| Example C: |
| A shapefile Collection order at $75,000 |
=$75,000 |
| State sales tax of 7% x $75,000 |
=$ 5,250 |
| Local sales tax of 2.25% x $1,600 |
=$ 36 |
| Single article tax of 2.75% x $1,599 |
=$ 44 |
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Cost $80,330 |
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Shipping and Handling Fee $ 10 |
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Total Cost $80,340 |
Note:The above examples can also be applied to the purchases of property maps exceeding $1,600.
If the amount is less than $1,599 the 9.25% sales tax will apply. Shipping and handling charges vary
for paper maps so refer to the Large Maps, Mini Maps or Individual Maps price list to determine
total cost.
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