At Lease Lane Containers LLC, we are committed to full pricing transparency and compliance with all state and local tax regulations. This policy explains how sales tax is calculated and applied to your shipping container purchase, including eligible orders that receive free standard shipping.
1. Tax Calculation Basis
In accordance with U.S. state tax laws, sales tax is calculated based on the delivery destination (the “ship-to” address) rather than the point of origin.
- Combined Rates: The final tax amount is determined by the combined state, county, and city tax rates applicable to the exact location where your container will be delivered.
- Transparent Pricing: To ensure there are no surprises, the applicable sales tax will be calculated based on your delivery address and displayed clearly in your order summary before you confirm payment or enter your final billing credentials.
2. North Carolina Sales Tax (Nexus)
As a registered business in Raleigh, North Carolina, we are required to collect and remit sales tax on all deliveries made within the state of North Carolina. Rates typically vary by county (for example, Wake County) and will be applied automatically during the checkout process based on your ZIP code.
3. Out-of-State Sales
For deliveries outside of North Carolina, Lease Lane Containers LLC collects sales tax in states where we have a Sales Tax Nexus (a legal business presence or sufficient economic activity requiring tax collection).
- No Nexus States: If we do not have a tax collection obligation in your state, we may not collect sales tax at the time of purchase. However, you may still be responsible for reporting and paying any applicable use tax directly to your state’s Department of Revenue.
- Shipping Taxability: In many states, shipping may be treated as part of the taxable delivered price. For eligible orders that receive free standard shipping, any tax treatment is determined according to the laws of the delivery state and how the delivered transaction is treated under applicable law.
- Additional Logistics Charges: If a delivery requires non-standard logistics services, remote-area handling, or service outside the Lower 48 states, any separately disclosed shipping or logistics charge may be taxable where required by law.
4. Tax-Exempt Purchases
We honor valid tax exemptions for qualifying customers, including:
- Agricultural Use: For farmers or agricultural businesses in states with specific exemptions for storage-related equipment.
- Resale: For wholesalers or developers who intend to resell the unit.
- Government/Non-Profit: For registered 501(c)(3) organizations or government agencies.
- How to Apply: If you are tax-exempt, please do not complete your purchase through the automated checkout until your exemption is reviewed. Instead, email your valid Tax Exemption Certificate to sales@leaselanecontainers.com and our billing team will assist you with a tax-adjusted invoice where applicable.
5. Updates to Tax Policy
Tax laws are subject to frequent change. Lease Lane Containers LLC monitors these changes to ensure our checkout system remains compliant with current Wayfair, marketplace, and state tax legislation.
6. Contact Information
If you have specific questions regarding the tax applied to your quote, please contact our finance department:
- Business Name: Lease Lane Containers LLC
- Phone: +1 (984) 313-6158
- Email: sales@leaselanecontainers.com
- Address: 5832 Lease Ln, Ste B, Raleigh, NC 27617
- Business Hours: Mon – Fri: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM | Sat – Sun: Closed (ES