Apple Store - Sales Tax in Idaho?

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Apple Store - Sales Tax in Idaho?

I went to purchase a Nano from the Apple store and it gave me an estimated sales tax, before I went through the rest of the order would anyone here know if there isn't an Apple store in Idaho will I still be charged sales tax?

Thanks!

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Posted on Oct 2, 2007 10:15 AM

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Answer 1

slpslee

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Oct 2, 2007 10:48 AM in response to Wesley

I think it depends more on your state than the Apple store. For instance, the state of Missouri requires online/mail order stores to collect and remit sales tax on all items purchased by Missouri residents regardless of where the web store is located. Regardless of where I buy something, I still have to pay Missouri state sales tax on it just the same as if I went to a local store.

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Wesley Author

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Oct 2, 2007 11:01 AM in response to slpslee

Thanks. I've placed many other online orders elsewhere and have never been charged sales tax as long as there wasn't a "store" in my state. I did just call Apple and the person I talked to said that if a state charges sales tax in any retail store then they will charge sales tax as well no matter if there is an Apple store or not in that state.

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Chris CA

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Oct 2, 2007 12:28 PM in response to Wesley

Generally, sales tax is charged if a company has any presence in the state. This could be corporate/business offices, warehouses or repair facilities.

See this -> Sales Tax on the Internet: Who Pays It, Who Doesn't
Note that this is changing all the time as laws get reviewed and updated.

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