Here is the sales tax issue - sliding into accountant mode - any online company that has either a physical distribution and/or retail outlet in a state with sales tax must charge sales tax. This is why 4 Wheel Parts has to charge sales tax. If they do not charge sales tax, they can get audited and would be subject to hefty penalties.
The Amazon issue with Texas is directly related to their distribution facility in Texas. The state of Texas sent Amazon a $269 million bill for uncollected taxes related to purchases by Texans over a four year period. Amazon is actually closing their distribution facility (in Dallas) and telling Texas to pound sand on the $269 million bill.
Thus, 4-Wheel Parts has to charge those taxes as they don't have the clout, revenue, or ability to play bully like Amazon. So, don't be too hard on them.
- Mark
The Amazon issue with Texas is directly related to their distribution facility in Texas. The state of Texas sent Amazon a $269 million bill for uncollected taxes related to purchases by Texans over a four year period. Amazon is actually closing their distribution facility (in Dallas) and telling Texas to pound sand on the $269 million bill.
Thus, 4-Wheel Parts has to charge those taxes as they don't have the clout, revenue, or ability to play bully like Amazon. So, don't be too hard on them.
- Mark
