Q & A

Sales Tax

What is the sales tax?

• Rates below are effective 07/01/2011.
• 7.75% at Cal Poly Downtown
• 7.25% at El Corral Bookstore, Cal Poly Print & Copy, and www.elcorralbookstore.com

When do I pay sales tax?

• When you order on-line for shipment inside California.
• When you order on-line for in-store pick-up.
• When you reserve textbooks.
• When you purchase in-store.
• When we ship your in-store purchase inside California.

What services fees are subject to sales tax?

• Copy and Print
• Gift Wrapping
• Shipping & Handling
• Textbook Rental

When do I not pay sales tax?

• When you order on-line for shipment outside California.
• When we ship your in-store purchase outside California.

What goods are not taxable?

• Beverages without Carbonation
• Bottled Water without Carbonation or Effervescence
• Food Products, Candy, and Chewing Gum

Who is exempt from paying sales tax?

• United States Government
• American National Red Cross
• Bearer of a California Seller’s Permit
• Bearer of a Tax Exemption Card Issued by the U.S. State Department