re: Let’s talk online sales tax

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A lot of times it may have to do with if the business you are ordering from operates within your state.

Home Depot, Walmart, Amazon all operate within states now so they will charge.

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I don't think that's ENTIRELY accurate. If you are a Louisiana resident, I'm pretty sure you are ALWAYS on the hook for sales tax if you purchase something. If the seller has a presence in the state, that's when I think they have to collect the tax. If it does not have a presence in the state, it's kind of grey on whether or not they have to collect it for the state.

If, for any reason, the seller does not operate as the government's tax collector, you are still under the obligation to report the purchase on your Louisiana return and pay the tax directly.

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