In: Accounting
Tommy bought a new computer from a company in California for $1,489, which included the cost of the computer plus shipping ($50) and handling ($20), but no sales tax was collected. Tommy received the package at his home outside of Liberal, Kansas, which is located in Seward County. Kansas has a sales tax rate of 6.500%, to which Seward County residents add 1.250%. What is the amount of compensating use tax that should be reported on Tommy's Kansas tax return?
$121
$115
$110
$97
Total sales tax rate = 6.5% + 1.25% = 7.75%
Total compensating use tax = 7.75%*$1489 = $115.
Hence second option is correct.