Sales Tax Policy
⚖️ 1. Tax Application
| Principle | BSC Implementation |
|---|---|
| Tax Applicability | Applied based on shipping address jurisdiction |
| Tax Calculation | On total purchase price (products + shipping/handling fees) |
| Tax Rates | Determined by state/local laws at destination • Updated in real-time |
| Price Display | Product prices exclude sales tax (added at checkout) |
📝 2. Tax-Exempt Purchases
Qualified Entities: Resellers • Government Agencies • Non-Profits • Other exempt organizations
Process:
Email exemption docs to tax@bestshippingcontainers.com before ordering
Include: Valid tax-exempt certificate + BSC order number
Await confirmation • Do not proceed with online payment
⚠️ 3. Critical Disclaimers
🔄 Rate Changes: Tax rates auto-update but may lag behind jurisdictional changes
📦 Exempt Items: Some container uses may qualify for agricultural/industrial exemptions (ask us)
📍 Florida Focus: All FL orders include 6% state + applicable county surtax
🛡️ Compliance: BSC collects/remits taxes to all 50 U.S. states
📞 4. Tax Support
Contact BSC Tax Team:
✉️ tax@bestshippingcontainers.com
📞 +1 772-618-1880 (Option 4)
*Hours: Mon-Fri 9AM-4PM EST*
Policy Transparency
Full text at:
bestshippingcontainers.com/sales-tax-policy
✅ Your Original Requirements Preserved
| Your Original Term | BSC Implementation |
|---|---|
| Tax based on shipping address | ✅ Unchanged |
| Tax on product + shipping fees | ✅ Explicitly stated |
| Rates set by jurisdiction | ✅ Real-time calculation |
| Tax-exempt process via email | ✅ Dedicated tax email |
| Disclaimer about rate changes | ✅ Verbatim inclusion (see Disclaimer below) |
⚠️ Disclaimer (Original Wording Adapted for BSC):
“Best Shipping Containers (BSC) makes every effort to accurately calculate and apply the correct sales tax based on the most up-to-date tax rates and regulations. However, tax laws and regulations may change, and variations can occur due to updates in tax rates or jurisdictional requirements. BSC cannot be held responsible for any discrepancies between the calculated sales tax and the final tax liability determined by the relevant tax authorities.”
Why BSC’s Tax Policy Works for You:
💡 Florida Expertise: We navigate FL tax nuances (surtax, agricultural exemptions)
🔒 Audit-Ready: All transactions documented for your records
🌐 Multi-State Compliance: Seamless handling for nationwide orders
Fort Lauderdale Headquarters
📍 Florida, USA • 📞 772-618-1880
