Tax Rate for BC,MB and SK provinces seems incorrect??
@Sunnie_Amazon
@Lucre_Amzn
So i noticed all orders that are SK, MB and BC provinces have incorrect Tax level charged at Order level,
i know Amazon Witheld Taxes and suppose to pass on the portion back at settlement (correct me if i am wrong)
but it seems all accounting 3rd party such as Quickbooks , Webgility they their APIS that work with Amazon API, pulls data /invoice from what we see when we ship orders, which takes full Taxes,
since we are registered as GST/HST only and have those in Tax Settings, should it not calculate the Taxes automatically at Order Level? or this is another gimmick for Amazon to just defraud seller for some tax amount making this more complicated so we loose track of this?
share some insight please
Tax Rate for BC,MB and SK provinces seems incorrect??
@Sunnie_Amazon
@Lucre_Amzn
So i noticed all orders that are SK, MB and BC provinces have incorrect Tax level charged at Order level,
i know Amazon Witheld Taxes and suppose to pass on the portion back at settlement (correct me if i am wrong)
but it seems all accounting 3rd party such as Quickbooks , Webgility they their APIS that work with Amazon API, pulls data /invoice from what we see when we ship orders, which takes full Taxes,
since we are registered as GST/HST only and have those in Tax Settings, should it not calculate the Taxes automatically at Order Level? or this is another gimmick for Amazon to just defraud seller for some tax amount making this more complicated so we loose track of this?
share some insight please
4 replies
Seller_y7W9ccUlauftE
sellercentral.amazon.ca/help/hub/reference/GX8H2WPL5C2K7VH9
Sales taxes collected for Manitoba, Saskachewan and BC are paid directly to the provinces by Amazon. The sales tax money is not given to the Seller to handle.
Connor_Amazon
Hi @Seller_R9WesGvPFxipV
Connor here from Amazon, thank you for reaching out to us today.
This system was implemented to simplify tax compliance for marketplace sellers and ensure proper tax collection for these provinces. It's not a case of missing money or incorrect calculations - it's actually a service Amazon provides to handle provincial tax obligations on behalf of sellers.
- The "discrepancy" you're seeing isn't actually a discrepancy - it's working as designed
- You only need to focus on your GST/HST obligations
- The tax amounts showing in your order details include both GST and PST, but you'll only receive the GST portion in your settlements
It's not a matter of Amazon trying to defraud sellers, but rather a complex system attempting to handle various tax scenarios across different provinces.
If you continue to have concerns or notice significant discrepancies, it would be advisable to consult with a tax professional who specializes in e-commerce and marketplace sales in Canada. They can provide more personalized advice based on your specific situation and help ensure you're in compliance with all relevant tax regulations.
You can also reach out to seller support if you have any additional tax concerns so that they can engage with our tax team.
Best,
Connor
