Originally Posted By: dlayman
I know, at least in PA, Amazon is now required to do this (although only on items where they are the direct seller, rather than a third party).
This is because Amazon has a physical presence in PA.
Online sites are required to charge sales tax if they have a physical presence that state.
Marketplace sellers aren't required to charge tax because they don't have a physical presence in your state. However, you would be required to pay tax on a marketplace seller located in PA.
I know, at least in PA, Amazon is now required to do this (although only on items where they are the direct seller, rather than a third party).
This is because Amazon has a physical presence in PA.
Online sites are required to charge sales tax if they have a physical presence that state.
Marketplace sellers aren't required to charge tax because they don't have a physical presence in your state. However, you would be required to pay tax on a marketplace seller located in PA.