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re: just paid tax at Amazon
Posted on 1/1/17 at 5:31 pm to Slim Chance
Posted on 1/1/17 at 5:31 pm to Slim Chance
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I'm not trying to avoid paying taxes, well maybe a little ;) , but I don't think we should if the item isn't coming from a warehouse in my state. That's how it works for every other online seller, what makes Amazon exempt from that rule?
You're supposed to pay the taxes yourself, but no one self-reports. They'll continue to find e retailers to collect sales tax.
That's why where the item originates makes no difference, because you bought the item to take delivery in at your residence, so you owe taxes on it.
Same reason when you buy a car out of state, you owe the taxes applicable in your own parish.
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Posted on 1/1/17 at 10:37 pm to southernelite
I just bought items from amazon. zero tax was charged. i was surprised.
Posted on 1/2/17 at 12:06 am to t00f
Me, too. Sucks. Waiting for the Amazon killer to arise.
Posted on 1/2/17 at 12:29 am to Ace Midnight
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Me, too. Sucks. Waiting for the Amazon killer to arise.
For electronics, B&H Photo is pretty solid and typically their prices key off Amazon's. Free shipping over $100 and aside from being closed on Jewish holidays I have had good luck with them.
Posted on 1/2/17 at 7:46 am to t00f
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local business (don't mean national) have not been able to compete with Amazon and part of that was taxes.
It will level the playing field
Posted on 1/2/17 at 9:00 am to AndyCBR
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A package travels on a truck from out of state, on roads that are paid for via the fuel tax. The freight company pays tax on their profits. The truck that hauls the freight was taxed upon purchase.
Why the hell does the state of LA deserve a cut on top of all that? Besides, "it's the law"?
You could make the same arguments against sales tax.
Posted on 1/2/17 at 11:05 am to Bestbank Tiger
Amazon is like the Costco of online retailers. Even with tax, it will usually be cheaper than other stores. I will continue to buy on Amazon because it will be inexpensive and convenient, even if I didn't live in a state with no sales tax.
Posted on 1/2/17 at 5:00 pm to Bestbank Tiger
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You could make the same arguments against sales tax.
No the distributor has a brick and mortar presence in the State for Sales tax to be applied.
A use tax is money grab plain and simple.
Posted on 1/2/17 at 5:15 pm to TigerWise
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It will level the playing field
Based on anecdotal info from posters here and the OT, it seems most will continue buying from Amazon even with the tax applied.
How does that level the playing field? Amazon will still undercut the local retailer, provide quicker delivery, stock everything under the sun, and get the business.
The only "winner" is the state has more consumer money to waste. The local retailer will gain nothing as they couldn't compete with Amazon's price, stock level, or delivery to begin with.
That's how they (politicians) sell this garbage.
Posted on 1/2/17 at 6:35 pm to AndyCBR
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How does that level the playing field?
I live in a world where I provide products and services and when I or my reseller doesn't have to eat tax it levels the playing field.
Buy local
Posted on 1/2/17 at 8:22 pm to TigerWise
I bought several amazon items since yesterday and none have had tax applied.
Posted on 1/2/17 at 9:00 pm to Uncle JackD
I bought a camera lens today without seeing sales tax applied. However, the end-seller wasn't actually Amazon. I wonder if that has something to do with it.
Posted on 1/2/17 at 9:26 pm to Uncle JackD
Just tested on 3 different items. If it's amazon tax was applied and if I choose a 3rd party vendor no tax was applied on the same item.
Hmmm.. maybe the process of collecting the tax from vendors who sell on Amazon is too daunting and they will only tax if coming from their warehouse.
Hmmm.. maybe the process of collecting the tax from vendors who sell on Amazon is too daunting and they will only tax if coming from their warehouse.
Posted on 1/2/17 at 9:35 pm to t00f
It's gotta be something to that effect... fine by me 
Posted on 1/2/17 at 10:04 pm to TigerWise
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Buy local
If a "local" vendor provided anything but having to make two trips to their establishment (one to order and pay, the second to pick up over a week later) and paying retail prices or above I would gladly do so.
If your local, retail model is a failure, don't blame Amazon for inventing a better mousetrap or expect sales tax to fix it...
Posted on 1/2/17 at 10:31 pm to GeauxColonels
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I bought a camera lens today without seeing sales tax applied. However, the end-seller wasn't actually Amazon. I wonder if that has something to do with it.
Yeah it's only on items sold by Amazon. However, anything prime is sold by Amazon so you'll lose that perk.
From what I am seeing though many items are not comparable in price (IE higher) when purchased through a vendor other than Amazon.
Myself, I'll still by from Amazon when I need it quick. I'll shop from the non-Amazon vendors if the price is comparable (sans tax) and I don't need it soon. For big ticket items where the sales tax is an issue I'll shop other online vendors.
Posted on 1/3/17 at 5:49 am to AndyCBR
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If a "local" vendor provided anything but having to make two trips to their establishment (one to order and pay, the second to pick up over a week later) and paying retail prices or above I would gladly do so. If your local, retail model is a failure, don't blame Amazon for inventing a better mousetrap or expect sales tax to fix it...
Since this is the tech board let assume you are having a local AV business do some work to your home. The local guy is providing premium products which he is an approved reseller plus expertise to integrate and maintain the system. Part of the system is 5 name brand TVs that have a price tag of $7000K. Because it's a premium product the local guy has no problem competing with price and provides a better service. However when you add the almost 10% sales tax to $7000K in equipment it puts the local guy at an unfair disadvantage.
Posted on 1/3/17 at 7:02 am to AndyCBR
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Yeah it's only on items sold by Amazon. However, anything prime is sold by Amazon so you'll lose that perk.
I bought 3 small items actually sold by Amazon and no taxes were applied. Maybe its a slow roll out?
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I'll still by from Amazon when I need it quick.
Taxes or not, Amazon allows me to stay out of the Wallmarks. That alone is worth a couple bucks in my book.
Posted on 1/3/17 at 7:46 am to t00f
Only items sold by Amazon are taxed. I tested it out and placed a 65" TV from Samsung in my cart and no tax was added.
So one will still be required to self report taxes for such items.
So one will still be required to self report taxes for such items.
Posted on 1/3/17 at 7:52 am to meeple
Yeah I think we had come to the same conclusion.
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