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Old 02-21-2013, 04:31 PM   #1
Purchasing From Amazon /w an incorrect Billing Address

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Hey,

Just a quick question as to the legality of a certain scenario.

If I were to purchase an item on Amazon from within a state that has a sales tax, but it is billed to a state where Amazon doesn't collect sales tax, would that be illegal?

For example, I believe that Amazon collects sales tax from the state of NY, but doesn't from NJ. If I were to purchase items and have them shipped to NY, but billed to NJ, is there an issue?

Thanks in advance.
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Old 02-21-2013, 04:46 PM   #2
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For example, I believe that Amazon collects sales tax from the state of NY, but doesn't from NJ. If I were to purchase items and have them shipped to NY, but billed to NJ, is there an issue?
To be the most legal-compliant, you'd still pay a "use tax" on the good on your yearly tax forms. This tax applies to just about anything you buy online that doesn't collect tax for the state you live in. Anything short of paying the tax by either Amazon collecting it or paying it yourself is less than 100% legal.
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Old 02-21-2013, 08:31 PM   #3
a moral issue?
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Old 02-21-2013, 09:59 PM   #4
Correct me if I'm wrong but I thought Amazon charges sales tax based on where the item was being SHIPPED to.

I live in Maine (no amazon tax) and drop shipped an item to a family member in Texas and I was charged taxes on it despite my CC information being in a no amazon tax state
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Old 02-21-2013, 10:18 PM   #5
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Correct me if I'm wrong but I thought Amazon charges sales tax based on where the item was being SHIPPED to.

I live in Maine (no amazon tax) and drop shipped an item to a family member in Texas and I was charged taxes on it despite my CC information being in a no amazon tax state
You are correct. Tax is based on the location of the item.
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