PSA: Amazon diapers - a small technicality

OrangeSmoke

So I've seen it mentioned here that Amazon diapers are a great deal because they don't charge sales tax.  That's technically not true.

In most states, a vendor is required to charge sales tax where it has a physical storefront (antiquated laws).  Given that Amazon (and other internet sellers) do not operate any physical store fronts, they can get away with not charging sales tax.  Several states, including NY, has since changed the law.  This is why Amazon charges sales sales tax for items shipped to NY.  Even for states that do not require Amazon to charge sales tax, the buyer (YOU) has a legal obligation to declare these purchases on their tax returns and paying the appropriate sales tax.  Whether you do it or not is up to you.

Just wanted to put that out there....

2shihtzus

Hmm, interesting.  Adding on with another PSA: I also discovered last night that apparently, swim diapers are no longer eligible for subscribe and save.  I had bought one pack with subscribe and save and tried to move up my next ship date but couldn't so I cancelled the subscription to start a new one so I could get another pack sooner and it says that they are no longer eligible.  Lame!

browneyedgrl4282

Don't be surprised if NJ buyers start getting charged sales tax because Amazon is taking over diapers.com which is located in Montclair, nj

Sharra711

OrangeSmoke:

states that do not require Amazon to charge sales tax, the buyer (YOU) has a legal obligation to declare these purchases on their tax returns and paying the appropriate sales tax.  Whether you do it or not is up to you.

GREAT! Now my deniability is gone