Yes, where amazon has a brick n mortar presence they collect applicable sales tax. But they also serve as a “”middleman” for smaller sellers who do not (and consequently they don’t collect the local tax).
If I want to purchase a new plastic lens for my taillight (for example) I can go down to the local parts store. I know that they won’t have it and will have to order it. Plus they will charge me sales tax.
So instead I go through amazon and pick a seller who doesn’t have local presence. The part is shipped to me. No sales tax is collected and I didn’t have to leave the house.
Now they’ll all charge sales tax so the incentive to use amazon has evaporated.
I assumed that all sellers going through amazon charged the sales tax.
Now they’ll all charge sales tax so the incentive to use amazon has evaporated.
I don’t use amazon because of the lack of sales tax (since I always get charged sales tax). I use it because their prices are good, they have a HUGE selection, and they are ridiculously convenient.
My daughters use them because, living in congested urban areas, they can shop from their computer and receive the item sometimes in less than an hour.
It’s not about the sales tax when I use amazon. But then, I’m in a state with a very low sales tax.
Just think of all the high-dollar items that are sold online with no sales tax.
Riding mowers, outboard motors, UTV’s, etc. Those online businesses will have to relocate to no sales tax states.
Baloney. Online prices are still generally lower. And I get an infinitely larger selection. And I don’t have to drive all over town. I’ve been paying taxes on goods bought directly from Amazon for years anyway. This will present a compliance nightmare, but I don’t think will put a dent in online shopping.