No tax to NY (Page 2): I do not think there is a state with a sales tax where the tax is anything but a tax on the purchaser. Vendors are required to collect it and turn it in to the...

dsmeltz Loc: Philadelphia

JohnSwanda wrote:

I don't know about NY, I live in California. Here the sales tax for items bought in other states is called "use tax", and you are required by law to pay it. Very few people do pay it, and enforcement is basically nonexistent. But as a business owner with a sales tax account, if I were ever to be audited, they would check for out of state purchases, so I pay it.

I do not think there is a state with a sales tax where the tax is anything but a tax on the purchaser. Vendors are required to collect it and turn it in to the state but the tax is paid by the purchaser, either at the time of sale or later through another collection method usually linked to an income tax form.

jerryc41 Loc: Catskill Mts of NY

dsmeltz wrote:

I do not think there is a state with a sales tax where the tax is anything but a tax on the purchaser. Vendors are required to collect it and turn it in to the state but the tax is paid by the purchaser, either at the time of sale or later through another collection method usually linked to an income tax form.

From the horse's mouth (NYS tax dept)

"Sales tax applies to retail sales of certain tangible personal property and services. Use tax applies if you buy tangible personal property and services outside the state and use it within New York State."

warrior Loc: Paso Robles CA

JohnSwanda wrote:

I don't know about NY, I live in California. Here the sales tax for items bought in other states is called "use tax", and you are required by law to pay it. Very few people do pay it, and enforcement is basically nonexistent. But as a business owner with a sales tax account, if I were ever to be audited, they would check for out of state purchases, so I pay it.

Yes I also reside in CA and pay the Sales tax thru Amazon in NY

Wahawk Loc: NE IA

Sooner or later the Federal govt will make a law that REQUIRES all vendors, whether via internet or a physical store, to collect the proper sales/use taxes for ALL SHIPMENTS based on the destination or the shipping point. Those who refuse to pay the tax currently are just forcing their states to raise the existing taxes to make up for the taxes that are being avoided!!!

GTinSoCal Loc: Palmdale, CA

They keep trying, but so far they haven't succeeded...

I guess I we all need to move to Oregon, Delaware, New Hampshire, Montana or Alaska :-D
to avoid sales tax

GT

Wahawk wrote:

Sooner or later the Federal govt will make a law that REQUIRES all vendors, whether via internet or a physical store, to collect the proper sales/use taxes for ALL SHIPMENTS based on the destination or the shipping point. Those who refuse to pay the tax currently are just forcing their states to raise the existing taxes to make up for the taxes that are being avoided!!!

states with no sales tax
states with no sales tax...

Wahawk Loc: NE IA

GTinSoCal wrote:

They keep trying, but so far they haven't succeeded...

I guess I we all need to move to Oregon, Delaware, New Hampshire, Montana or Alaska :-D
to avoid sales tax

GT

States with no sales tax make up for it with other tax rates, fees, etc.
Basically you can't get away from it in one form or another.

erickter Loc: Dallas,TX

:thumbup: So does California. Breaking the law! Politicians and state bureaucrats piss more money away, they are the ones breaking the law.
Selling America down the river with debt. They abanded the public long ago. To hell with um. Save that sales tax every chance possible.

Bobbee

Kento wrote:

Any suggestions on buying a Nikon with free shipping and no tax, sent to NY address ?

Unique Photo, I cannot remember if I used to get that to NY like that. I know sometimes I shipped to my sister here in Fl and she mailed it back through her office. Canoot remember who I brought from.

Bobbee

jerryc41 wrote:

Boy, what a loaded question - with predictable results. :D

Ya think, I am seeing the Video by Pink Floyd of the kids, all looking alike, walking into the machine.

Bobbee

Elsiss wrote:

We pay very high taxes to live in NY. Enough is enough!

I wonder what furniture they are buying for the EXEC corporate offices these days @ the NY/NJ PA with the $15 it takes to cross, the much in need of repair, Verrazano Bridge.

and they wanted to put tolls on the Brooklyn, Manhattan and Williamsburg bridges to 'quote un-quote' 'lessen traffic. More like line their pockets.

docphoto Loc: Illinois

Kento wrote:

Any suggestions on buying a Nikon with free shipping and no tax, sent to NY address ?

Yes..I bought my Nikon D810 from Hunts Camera in New Hampshire...No sales tax !! which is big savings when you buy high end cameras and lens.

singleviking Loc: Lake Sebu Eco Park, Philippines

davidrb wrote:

Amazon.com

Amazon has facilities in N.J. and charges tax. They only exempt your purchase from sales tax if you have a filed exemption certificate with them.

OnDSnap Loc: NE New Jersey

Elsiss wrote:

We pay very high taxes to live in NY. Enough is enough!

We pay high enough taxes period...regardless of you local.

Mickey Mantle Loc: New York City

you would still owe the NYS "Use Tax". Most consumers never bother with it, but you are breaking the law

rando Loc: Rochester NY

I like to buy local when I can. Otherwise there won't be any local camera stores. Saving 8% doesn't match the service and advice one can get.