Looking for a New Camera Store: Since the Federal Government has forced us to pay sales tax on all internet sales from other states, l am looking to find a good Camera Store in Nevada...

bnsf

Since the Federal Government has forced us to pay sales tax on all internet sales from other states, l am looking to find a good Camera Store in Nevada since Nevada does not charge sales tax on any items. So how can another state collect tax when that state does not charge any tax? Please explain this one South Dakota!

erickter Loc: Dallas,TX

Nevada has no state income tax on earnings, but they do have a state sales tax on purchases. In Las Vegas, the combined sales tax is 8.25%. Other Nevada city sales tax rates may vary.

markfrei Loc: Las Vegas NV

Nevada and 'good camera store' are not even in the same paragraph! And yes we do have sales tax on goods; but not some food items.

Longshadow Loc: Audubon, PA, United States

I would imagine if a state/municipality had no sales tax, mail order stores would not collect it.
(BTW - The state sales tax rate in Nevada is 4.6% from what I found.)
Also:
The state sales tax rate in South Dakota is 4.500%. With local taxes, the total sales tax rate is between 4.500% and 7.500%.

An out of state store will collect the tax (for your state) and send it to the state where you live.

Bill_de Loc: US

bnsf wrote:

Since the Federal Government has forced us to pay sales tax on all internet sales from other states, l am looking to find a good Camera Store in Nevada since Nevada does not charge sales tax on any items. So how can another state collect tax when that state does not charge any tax? Please explain this one South Dakota!

The Federal Government isn't forcing anything. They simply said it is legal for the individual states to demand it. So the state you live in is entitled to collect tax from you on any purchases you make. Since they can't trust you to pay it voluntarily they can now have the retailers collect and pay it for you.

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dsmeltz Loc: Philadelphia

bnsf wrote:

Since the Federal Government has forced us to pay sales tax on all internet sales from other states, l am looking to find a good Camera Store in Nevada since Nevada does not charge sales tax on any items. So how can another state collect tax when that state does not charge any tax? Please explain this one South Dakota!

The federal Government is not forcing you to pay sales taxes. Retailers are now required to collect the taxes which customers were already legally required to pay in the state to which items are shipped. Buyers either have to have them collected by the retailer (the easy way) or calculate them and pay them in the form of the "use" tax in state on an annual basis. If your state does not have a sales tax, then the online retailer does not collect one.

However, if you are in different state and purchase something directly (not having it shipped home) then you will be charged the sales rate in the state in which you are purchasing and (supposedly) using the item. This has always been the case.

MadMikeOne Loc: So. NJ Shore - a bit west of Atlantic City

Bill_de wrote:

The Federal Government isn't forcing anything. They simply said it is legal for the individual states to demand it. So the state you live in is entitled to collect tax from you on any purchases you make. Since they can't trust you to pay it voluntarily they can now have the retailers collect and pay it for you.

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An extremely clear and concise description/assessment of the current situation. Thanks, Bill.

Linda From Maine Loc: Yakima, Washington

There are only five states without sales tax: Alaska, Delaware, Montana, New Hampshire and Oregon. If you move to Billings, you can purchase from our very own MT Shooter: https://www.cameracottage.com/

JohnSwanda Loc: San Francisco

All these people who have been illegally evading the use tax for years are upset that the states now have a way to collect it. They should be happy they got away with it until now.

dsmeltz Loc: Philadelphia

bnsf wrote:

Since the Federal Government has forced us to pay sales tax on all internet sales from other states, l am looking to find a good Camera Store in Nevada since Nevada does not charge sales tax on any items. So how can another state collect tax when that state does not charge any tax? Please explain this one South Dakota!

Nevada has one of the higest sales taxes at a 6.85% base rate (base before any local sales taxes are added)

South Dakota is not collecting the tax on out of state purchases. The retailer is collecting the out of state rate for items shipped out of state. You seem to be really confused on all this.

Linda From Maine Loc: Yakima, Washington

JohnSwanda wrote:

...illegally evading the use tax for years...

For an example, here's a bit of info on Washington State's Use Tax:
Use tax is due on:
▪ Goods purchased in a state with
no sales tax or a state with a sales
tax rate lower than Washington’s.
▪ Goods purchased from someone who
is not authorized to collect sales tax.
Example: purchased furniture from
an individual through a newspaper
ad or art via an online auction or
private collector.
▪ Goods purchased from out-of-state
sellers through the Internet (this
includes software and other items
that are downloaded) or from a mail
order catalog company. Many of
these companies collect Washington’s
sales or use tax. However, if the
company does not collect either tax,
you owe use tax.
▪ Personal property is acquired with
the purchase of real property.
Example: furnishings or equipment
purchased with a building.
▪ Charges (parts and labor) for repairs
performed outside the state on goods
that are then shipped back into
Washington.
▪ Property distributed within the state
primarily for promotional purposes.
Example: catalogs.

Linda From Maine Loc: Yakima, Washington

dsmeltz wrote:

... You seem to be really confused on all this.

I wonder if residents of other democratic countries are as ignorant of their own laws as many U.S. citizens?

Longshadow Loc: Audubon, PA, United States

Linda From Maine wrote:

I wonder if residents of other democratic countries are as ignorant of their own laws as many U.S. citizens?

Linda From Maine Loc: Yakima, Washington

Longshadow wrote:

Good thing there are no tax-related questions on our driver's license renewal exams

Longshadow Loc: Audubon, PA, United States

Linda From Maine wrote:

Good thing there are no tax-related questions on our driver's license renewal exams

First thing I thought of was Monty Python-
What's your favorite tax?
State, no, local, no wait...
{boinnnng.}