Sales tax on purchases internet verses shop
Hi Being a European we are not used to having the tax added at the end and not on the as seen price of an article. Coming to the states this year to buy an RV and looking at all the extras we will ne...
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As it has already been explained sales tax for the most part is only collected by the merchant if the business is based or has a presence in the state where you are located. Some states have enacted internet tax laws more commonly referred to as "Amazon Laws" that can require larger online retailers to collect sales tax even though they do not have an actual physical presence. Here is a link that does provide some information for each individual state nolo.com.
Technically you are still required to pay sales tax, it is actually a use tax, in your state by declaring these purchases on your tax returns. The reality is that people don't and enforcement is almost impossible. Because of this tax avoidance states are beginning to look at ways to collect this lost revenue. I expect that in the very near future the tax laws will see some major changes in this area.
Technically you are still required to pay sales tax, it is actually a use tax, in your state by declaring these purchases on your tax returns. The reality is that people don't and enforcement is almost impossible. Because of this tax avoidance states are beginning to look at ways to collect this lost revenue. I expect that in the very near future the tax laws will see some major changes in this area.
