Why are batteries suddenly so expensive?

[Oaktree]

OK, here's one for you. I live in and own a business in VT. No ties to NH whatsoever. Some of our products get shipped to NH. Last year, NH started charging us INCOME TAX on items shipped to NH. FWIW, NY does the same thing, but at least they don't claim they have no income tax...

Never heard of this. Can you elaborate?
I know Vt. residents are technically liable for sales tax on items purchased out of state.

 

[MossRoad]

It's called capitalism... they charge what people are willing to pay ...

So you're saying batteries are suddenly so expensive because they suddenly figured out how much they could... charge?

 

[newbury]

Never heard of this. Can you elaborate?
I know Vt. residents are technically liable for sales tax on items purchased out of state.

That is in a lot of states.
But how can you charge INCOME tax on an item?

 

[IH3444]

OK, I see opinions vary on batteries. I'll searching for a battery for my 2019 ranger, no rush, even though I'm getting electrical gremlins associated with impending battery failure.
Some trust Everstart batteries, other don't, some say depends on who/where made. The replacement battery for my truck from Walmart is

EverStart Platinum AGM Automotive Battery, Group Size H7 / LN4 / 94R 12 Volt, minimum 800 CCA​

I like to think I'm pretty good at researching products, but can't find who/where this is made. Anyone know?
Also, is there an independent review of batteries with ratings?
Thanks for any assistance here.

See post #185.

 

[rontaki]

So you're saying batteries are suddenly so expensive because they suddenly figured out how much they could... charge?

You lead us into that one.

 

[dnw64]

Not sales tax, but income tax?

Correct.

 

[dnw64]

Never heard of this. Can you elaborate?
I know Vt. residents are technically liable for sales tax on items purchased out of state.

From what I understand, if you do more than a certain amount of business in NH, you are required to pay them INCOME tax on those sales.

Sales tax on items purchased out of state when no sales tax was paid is an issue between the purchaser and the state in which they reside. Totally different situation.

 

[dnw64]

That is in a lot of states.
But how can you charge INCOME tax on an item?

As I stated in my original post, this is my BUSINESS. We SELL stuff to people in various states. Some states apparently feel that if WE are making money off their residents, THEY are entitled to a piece of the profits.

By the way I never said it was logical, or even constitutional(?), but it is the way it is. At least we get to claim the expense as a deduction, which softens the blow a bit.

 

[Mtsoxfan]

See post #185.

I read, but as stated, differing opinions, which is why I asked for independent reviews, if they exist.

 

[IH3444]

I bought a Walmart Maxx Everstart AGM. The serial number on it starts with EP. So, I think it is made by East Penn.