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No one is trying to tell you that you should pay it. That's up to you.

The only point I have made, and I think this is true of most of the
others in this thread who have posted, is that the tax exists, and the
authority to collect it exists. The states don't have the means, or in
some cases the desire, to collect it, and you can almost assuredly
continue to not pay sales tax on those items with impunity.

Similarly, I continue to exceed posted speed limits, because the state
(and county, municipal) authorities don't have the means to enforce the
law - they aren't able to stop me most of the time when I do it. But
when I do, I am aware that I am breaking a law; I'm just not likely to
get caught. When I make a purchase over the internet and do not pay
sales tax when I submit my taxes at the end of the year, I am breaking
the law; I'm just not likely to get caught.

RFT!!!
Dave Kelsen

 

Totally true, 'though I still do occasionally trip over that unexpected
speed trap. I think the risk with the tax (at least until the states
discover the internet for their own uses) is substantially less.

 

Totally true, 'though I still do occasionally trip over that unexpected
speed trap. I think the risk with the tax (at least until the states
discover the internet for their own uses) is substantially less.

 

Agreed, except I think this may change sooner rather than
later. It of course would likely require a change in federal
law to have any teeth, since the key probably is to get
internet stores to collect the tax.

The above denotes my thoughts as well, of course.

More importantly--

I pulled up to the dealership yesterday to make my
incredibly savvy parts purchase. One space right in front of
the showroom is available for beautiful me and my beloved
crate (my 1991 Civic). Dashing young man in gleaming white
shirt and nice tie (car salespeople have the nicest ties)
comes out to "greet me." I smile, greet him back, and point
out, "Purrs like a kitten, doesn't she?... Daggang Civic
won't die... I just need a few parts." Though defeated, he
laughs, nods, and strolls away. With my Honda, I ain't
sharkbait.

She runs even better with the new ignition wires.

 

Agreed, except I think this may change sooner rather than
later. It of course would likely require a change in federal
law to have any teeth, since the key probably is to get
internet stores to collect the tax.

The above denotes my thoughts as well, of course.

More importantly--

I pulled up to the dealership yesterday to make my
incredibly savvy parts purchase. One space right in front of
the showroom is available for beautiful me and my beloved
crate (my 1991 Civic). Dashing young man in gleaming white
shirt and nice tie (car salespeople have the nicest ties)
comes out to "greet me." I smile, greet him back, and point
out, "Purrs like a kitten, doesn't she?... Daggang Civic
won't die... I just need a few parts." Though defeated, he
laughs, nods, and strolls away. With my Honda, I ain't
sharkbait.

She runs even better with the new ignition wires.

 

I wouldn't retain him based on this thread.

 

I wouldn't retain him based on this thread.

 

In NJ it asks if you've made any untaxed (sales tax) purchases. Anyone
who answers "yes" is paying a Stupid Tax IMHO.

 

In NJ it asks if you've made any untaxed (sales tax) purchases. Anyone
who answers "yes" is paying a Stupid Tax IMHO.

 

I think you have your answer.

 

I think you have your answer.

 

<snipped>

"The best years of your life are the ones in which you decide your
problems are your own. You do not blame them on your mother, the
ecology or the president. You realize that you control your own
destiny." -- Albert Ellis


Wow, not often I see Al Ellis quoted online!

 

<snipped>

"The best years of your life are the ones in which you decide your
problems are your own. You do not blame them on your mother, the
ecology or the president. You realize that you control your own
destiny." -- Albert Ellis


Wow, not often I see Al Ellis quoted online!

 

Something the 'Net sellers are lobbying against furiously, I'm sure.

 

Something the 'Net sellers are lobbying against furiously, I'm sure.

 

Ain't that the truth... But stupid often does what stupid sez.

Ya gotta luv 'em!

JT

 

Ain't that the truth... But stupid often does what stupid sez.

Ya gotta luv 'em!

JT

 

Not exactly. You are exempt from sales taxes in the state where the
supplier is, but technically you are liable for use taxes (the
equivalent of sales tax) in your home state where you receive the goods.
In practice very few individuals pay these use taxes because the home
state doesn't know about it, but in theory in a detailed audit you could
be caught up in it. I imagine that with a court order Amazon and others
could be compelled to give your state a list of all your purchases.

I was in a business one time where the business was audited by the state
looking for use tax collection on out of state purchases, so at least in
some places I know that states do indeed make some effort to collect these.

John

 

Not exactly. You are exempt from sales taxes in the state where the
supplier is, but technically you are liable for use taxes (the
equivalent of sales tax) in your home state where you receive the goods.
In practice very few individuals pay these use taxes because the home
state doesn't know about it, but in theory in a detailed audit you could
be caught up in it. I imagine that with a court order Amazon and others
could be compelled to give your state a list of all your purchases.

I was in a business one time where the business was audited by the state
looking for use tax collection on out of state purchases, so at least in
some places I know that states do indeed make some effort to collect these.

John

 

All the supreme court did was to nix requiring the various mail order
companies to collect taxes on behalf of the home states of their
purchasers. However, the individual buyer is still legally required to
pay the taxes to their home state. In practice almost nobody does so
and in practice the states have rarely tried to enforce this law against
individuals, but I know first hand that they sometimes go after business
purchasers because there is enough money potentially there to make the
costs of collections worthwhile.