This is a simple question, but it’s surprising how often I get asked.
There are two likely reasons for the out of state vendor not charging you use tax:
1. They don’t know anything about what’s taxable in your state. All they know is that, if that if they’ve shipped it out of their state, they don’t have to worry about it.
2. They don’t collect taxes in your state because they’re not registered. You may think they should be, since you constantly see their sales rep in your office, but you’re not going to win that argument (unless you’re Walmart). And frankly, it’s not really a problem. You just accrue the use taxes and have a nice day. You’re always going to have to accrue some use taxes, so just systematize the process and you’ll be fine.
By the way, if you have “demanded” that the vendor start charging tax, how do you know they’re charging the correct state tax? They may be charging the tax for their state (which is generally wrong). Or they might “say” they’re charging your state’s tax, just to keep you happy. They might just be pocketing the extra billings.
Hey, it happens. If you’re going to demand that the vendor charge tax, and they do, make them give a copy of their permit for your state to make sure they really are doing it right.
The Sales Tax Guy
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