AO_hitech wrote:
LarryJM wrote:
...that actually must keep track of everything they buy on the internet and take the time to comply with the LAW they are saying one must follow and send that yearly check to their state/local governments paying the "SALES TAX" that is required on all those purchases where they are not charged the state sales tax :W
Sales tax is not always required on internet purchases (at least here in California). And it is the responsibility of the seller to collect it when it is required.
That doesn't seem to be correct, at least according to
https://www.boe.ca.gov/ads/news06.htm-
Many smart shoppers can find bargains online, but don't realize they can incur a tax bill in the process. California law requires tax on in-state purchases, and also requires tax on items purchased out-of-state for use in California.
Tax collected by the retailer here in California is called sales tax, and the retailer is responsible for reporting and paying the tax to the state. When an out-of-state or online retailer doesn't collect the tax for an item delivered to California, the purchaser may owe "use tax," which is simply a tax on the use, storage, or consumption of personal property in California....
Items that are exempt from sales tax are exempt from use tax as well. Use tax liabilities are often created by internet or mail order purchases with out-of-state retailers not required to collect the tax. Be sure to review your receipts from Internet and other out-of-state purchases to determine if tax was charged.
