Why is tax charged on orders placed outside Virginia?
We directly sell our handmade celtic jewelry in NJ, PA, MD, and VA at shows from time to time during the year, so for legal reasons we need to collect and remit sales tax for those states even for telephone/internet orders to avoid losing our business licenses. We regret any inconvenience this may cause. If you are concerned about sales tax on the internet, the National Governors Association established the Streamlined Sales Tax Project, a multi-state effort to simplify and align sales tax policies. The states are hoping to persuade Congress to pass the Main Street Fairness Act. This bill would require online retailers to collect and remit sales tax for all states participating in the Streamlined Sales Tax Project, whether the business has a physical presence in the state or not. Type any of the keywords or phrases from this paragraph in your brower’s search box to learn more.
