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How to Calculate an Ex-VAT Price
Value Added Tax is a sales tax on taxable goods and services that is calculated at two different rates. The standard rate is 17.5 percent (20 percent, as of Jan. 4, 2011) and the reduced rate (5...
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How to Calculate the VAT in Ireland
Value added tax (VAT) is a system of taxation that is similar to sales tax in the United States. Unlike sales tax, where tax is only added to the final tax price and passed onto the purchaser, VAT is...
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Japan Money Facts
Japan's monetary unit is the yen, which has been used since 1871 and whose value in recent years has hovered around one U.S. cent. Presently, Japan issues paper money in denominations of 1,000, 2,000,...
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How to Convert the Money Rate
Most countries of the world have their own currencies. International trade and capital flows are facilitated by currency exchanges. When currencies are exchanged, the amount of one currency (currency...
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Restaurants in Jackson, New Jersey
Jackson is located about 10 miles from the Atlantic Ocean beaches on the New Jersey coast. The city is the home of three Six Flags theme parks - Six Flags Great Adventure, Six Flags Safari and Six...
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How to Convert Pounds to Aussie Dollars
When moving about the world, converting between units of currency often becomes necessary, especially when voyaging between continents. While specific conversion rates change gradually over time, they...
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How to Claim Taxes Back When Leaving the UK
If you have been working in the UK, or if you are a UK citizen emigrating or going on a long trip abroad, you could be eligible for tax rebates. You may leave part-way through the financial year, yet...
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How to Cancel Reservation Rewards
Canceling Reservation Rewards can seem like a daunting task if you don't know how to do it. You may not have even knowingly signed up for this travel rewards program--you may have been unknowingly...
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How to Discount Shop in Paris, France
You can manage high fashion when your budget is low, even in Paris. Paris, the home of couture, need not be expensive if you know the insider's way to getting items deeply discounted. Stock (known in...
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How to Find Consignment Shops in New York City
In this age of recycling and reusing, shopping in consignment stores has become not only acceptable, but downright cool. In New York City, you'll find no shortage of consignment/thrift shops, many with...
View ArticleHow to Buy a Carnival Mask in Venice
There's no place better than Venice itself to buy an authentic Venetian carnival mask. Venetian masks are prized for their beauty, craftsmanship, and the history behind the city's annual 'Carnivale.'...
View ArticleHow to Shop for Gifts in London
It's easy to be a consumer in the materially magnificent city of London. The beautiful metropolis is the cultural and historical center of the United Kingdom and a magnet for shopping and tourism....
View ArticleHow to Attend the War Eagle Craft Fair
Nestled in the rolling hills of Northwest Arkansas, the War Eagle Farm and Mill is a nostalgic step back in time. This scenic, Ozark hideaway has hosted The War Eagle Craft Fair each fall since 1954....
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How to Understand Vietnamese Currency
The official unit of Vietnamese currency is the dong, abbreviated as "d" or "VND." The dong, issued by the Vietnam State Bank, can only be purchased in Vietnam, and the note features a smiling portrait...
View ArticleHow to Shop Duty Free
Let's face it, sometimes the best souvenirs from abroad are the duty-free liquor, perfume and other practical goodies that won't sit on a shelf collecting dust next to the snow globes and the salt...
View ArticleHow to Shop in Washington DC
Ah, shopping--you've got to love it. With so much history and architecture, there's no place like Washington DC to enjoy it either. Imagine yourself browsing specialty shops, boutiques, outdoor markets...
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How to Buy New York City Souvenirs
Head to the Empire State Building. Times Square. The Statue of Liberty. If you are visiting NYC for the first time you may be tempted to take it all home with you to savor it all over again.
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How to Shop in New York's Greenwich Village
New York's Greenwich Village has gradually evolved from a college student/gay community/eccentric artist neighborhood to a slightly more "mainstream" destination, still full of character and history...
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How to Eat on a Budget in Europe
When on vacation, it is easy to spend more than you had planned to spend. Setting and sticking to a budget will make your trip more enjoyable, and you'll feel better when you return home with money...
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How to Go Antiquing in Chattanooga
Boasting both modern sightseeing and old mountain treasures, Chattanooga is an ideal place to pursue the perfect antiques. While this list certainly isn't inclusive of all antiquing opportunities in...
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