Godaddy asks for another $30

I have just won an expired domain on godaddy.

In the final step of the checkout godaddy asks me for the winning amount + the 1 year fee for the doman and for another $30 called "Tax"

Can you tell me what tax this is? I am not talking about the value added tax.

 

People advise me to stay away from godaddy since they overcharge.. I've absolutely no idea what this '"tax" refers to!

 

I just had the same problem. Bought domain for over $1k and they charge me vat for it. They are the only company that does that.

 

I'm curious. What domain have you bought? PM I will also tell you mine . Mine was $200

 

I will when I actually have it on my account

 

I bought some domains in Godaddy tdnam a year or more ago
but I didn't pay any tax .

 

They should disclose what kind of tax it is. I assume you are outside of US. Most likely it is VAT even if they don't say that. I just can't think of another type of tax they might apply. Just send them an email and they should let you know.

 

Personally i really don't like Godaddy, mainly because of things like this but the one thing that i really love is how i can get my domain renewed/transferred for $7 (with coupons)

I have also never been charged extra, if i was i would complain and leave them for good.

 

I also tried to change the country to US to see what happens but the tax was still there.

Well I paid the $30 to them but I will contact them to see what I paid for.

 

I suppose that would be better if you do vice versa - ask and then pay