Sales Tax
Jun 24, 2018 06:21:28 #
jeep_daddy wrote:
No it doesn't. It means that the state, county an... (show quote)
Yes, California's Sales Tax system is crazy!
Jun 24, 2018 06:25:00 #
coullone
Loc: Paynesville, Victoria, Australia
By deffinition ANY tax system is crazy - from the land of the G.S.T. - Goods and service Tax - 10 % on everything shared between all the states at what appears to be a random distribution!
Jun 24, 2018 06:47:21 #
coullone wrote:
By deffinition ANY tax system is crazy - from the land of the G.S.T. - Goods and service Tax - 10 % on everything shared between all the states at what appears to be a random distribution!
Does that mean like VAT in Europe, or am I not understsnding your point?
Jun 24, 2018 06:48:07 #
warrior wrote:
Now that the Supreme Court has ruled on Collecting of Sales Tax. Does this mean If I purchase a item from a state that has a lower rate than mine collects my state rate? 
It would be the tax rate in your home state. Unless you know of someone in a tax-free state such as NH. You could use their address and ship your purchase to them and they, in turn, send your stuff to you.
I did that for years when I bought my wife's Christmas or anniversary presents. Jewelry was always her weapon of choice.
Jun 24, 2018 07:08:26 #
traderjohn wrote:
It would be the tax rate in your home state. Unless you know of someone in a tax-free state such as NH. You could use their address and ship your purchase to them and they, in turn, send your stuff to you.
I did that for years when I bought my wife's Christmas or anniversary presents. Jewelry was always her weapon of choice.
I did that for years when I bought my wife's Christmas or anniversary presents. Jewelry was always her weapon of choice.
As an individual consumer it is relatively easy to fly under the radar. As a legitimate business much less so. Remember that they nailed Al Capone for tax evasion, not for the other activities that he engaged in.
Jun 24, 2018 07:13:23 #
The U.S. Supreme Court took up the sales tax question with this conclusion already in place:
"Today, States' inability to effectively collect sales tax from internet sellers imposes crushing harm on state treasuries and brick-and-mortar retailers alike." (found at: https://www.supremecourt.gov/qp/17-00494qp.pdf)
I'm going to locate the sales tax ruling, to read it. I buy online. I expect the ruling will affect me via increased taxation.
"Today, States' inability to effectively collect sales tax from internet sellers imposes crushing harm on state treasuries and brick-and-mortar retailers alike." (found at: https://www.supremecourt.gov/qp/17-00494qp.pdf)
I'm going to locate the sales tax ruling, to read it. I buy online. I expect the ruling will affect me via increased taxation.
Jun 24, 2018 07:17:00 #
anotherview wrote:
The U.S. Supreme Court took up the sales tax question with this conclusion already in place:
"Today, States' inability to effectively collect sales tax from internet sellers imposes crushing harm on state treasuries and brick-and-mortar retailers alike." (found at: https://www.supremecourt.gov/qp/17-00494qp.pdf)
I'm going to locate the sales tax ruling, to read it. I buy online. I expect the ruling will affect me via increased taxation.
"Today, States' inability to effectively collect sales tax from internet sellers imposes crushing harm on state treasuries and brick-and-mortar retailers alike." (found at: https://www.supremecourt.gov/qp/17-00494qp.pdf)
I'm going to locate the sales tax ruling, to read it. I buy online. I expect the ruling will affect me via increased taxation.
Yep, it will have an effect.
Jun 24, 2018 07:31:17 #
Satman
Loc: Indy
Another burden on the back of the retailer,
Another Auditor to hire for the state, more money for the politician,
Most progressive retailers use e-commerce, it works 24/7.
Love it when you make a 10 cent math error, and receive a $25.00 fine.
Another Auditor to hire for the state, more money for the politician,
Most progressive retailers use e-commerce, it works 24/7.
Love it when you make a 10 cent math error, and receive a $25.00 fine.
Jun 24, 2018 07:32:50 #
Satman
Loc: Indy
Another burden on the back of the retailer,
Another Auditor to hire for the state, more money for the politician,
Most progressive retailers use e-commerce, it works 24/7.
Love it when you make a 10 cent math error, and receive a $25.00 fine.
Another Auditor to hire for the state, more money for the politician,
Most progressive retailers use e-commerce, it works 24/7.
Love it when you make a 10 cent math error, and receive a $25.00 fine.
Jun 24, 2018 07:46:20 #
billnikon
Loc: Pennsylvania/Ohio/Florida/Maui/Oregon/Vermont
warrior wrote:
Now that the Supreme Court has ruled on Collecting of Sales Tax. Does this mean If I purchase a item from a state that has a lower rate than mine collects my state rate?
Depends. That state may have a reciprocal agreement with your state and collect taxes at the point of sale. I live in Pennsylvania but buy from a camera store in Ohio. It used to be that they collected Ohio sales taxes on my purchases, which, for that county in Ohio, was actually higher than in Pennsylvania. On the other hand, when I buy cars in Ohio they collect Pennsylvania sales taxes on that sale.
I am/was in education so in Ohio if your an educator and your buying your equipment to use in classroom activity (OF COURSE I WAS) then you get out of Ohio sales taxes. Many states have this and if your in education check it out.
So, with the Supreme Court ruling only effects on line sales. I believe it does not effect going to that state and purchasing stuff. I know for example that a lot of folks from Canada come down close to where I live in Pennsylvania and buy from an outlet mall to save high provincial taxes. They are allowed back in the county free of taxes up to a certain amount of clothing.
So, to answer your question, it depends on the state and if they have reciprocal agreements with your state, or not.
Jun 24, 2018 07:50:04 #
warrior wrote:
Now that the Supreme Court has ruled on Collecting of Sales Tax. Does this mean If I purchase a item from a state that has a lower rate than mine collects my state rate?
Yes, tax is usually collected in the state the sale to the customer is made. Ex....My county in FL has a 7% sales tax and if I buy a car in another county which has 6% sales tax I pay the 7% when I register in my home county.
Jun 24, 2018 07:51:29 #
NCMtnMan
Loc: N. Fork New River, Ashe Co., NC
Not so easy. There are literally thousands of taxes involved. State, county, local, municipalities etc. I had a small business that I just sold. I had customers in multiple counties with different county rates. Even with the software to calculate the taxes, it took the better part of an hour to file all of the forms required each month. This ruling will shut down many small operations, and stop others from starting up as they cannot afford the expense and time involved. The only solution will be for Congress to pass an Internet sales tax that applies to all states.
Jun 24, 2018 07:58:03 #
Jun 24, 2018 07:58:40 #
dpfoto
Loc: Cape Coral, FL
Just think what a burden it would be for the sellers, having to determine all the different sales tax rates for each state and locality.
Jun 24, 2018 07:59:29 #
dpfoto wrote:
Just think what a burden it would be for the sellers, having to determine all the different sales tax rates for each state and locality.
Yep
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