Why doesn the out-of-state retailer collect the tax?
If the retailer is located out-of-state and does not have a physical location or other type of physical representation in the state, the state cannot require the retailer to collect their sales tax. However, some out-of-state retailers voluntarily collect the tax as a convenience to their customers. If the retailer does not collect the sales tax, the purchaser has the obligation to pay the use tax directly to the state where the property is used as long as the item is taxable.
Related Questions
- I purchased property qualifying for an exemption from an out-of-state retailer who did not collect or report tax on my purchase. Do I still need to complete an exemption certificate?
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