Where to buy lenses online tax free (New York)?

[Ballistics]

Nikon, BHPhotovideo AND Adorama all charge shipping AND tax to New York residents. Why is that? Is there another online store that sells SLR lenses with out tax?

 

[lyonsroar]

I think it's the law...

 

[Ron Evers]

Buy outside the state.

 

[Mecal]

Buy outside the state.

yup. B&H is based in New York, and therefor they have to charge tax to NY residents.

 

[KmH]

Those stores are in New York.

But if you buy outside the state, I'd almost bet NY has a use tax. you would have to pay even if you buy out of state. Most states do.

There are 2 things life that cannot be avoided....Death and Taxes.

 

[jdag]

Check Abe's of Maine and Beach Camera. Both are authorized, have great pricing and service, and don't charge tax. In many cases free shipping too. FYI, Abe's is actually in New Jersey, not Maine.

 

[Ballistics]

Is this Use Tax new? Because Ive been buying online for almost 10 years and this is the first I have ever seen tax from online stores.

 

[usayit]

Sales tax is at the state/local level. If you buy from a store that has business presence within the same state, you have to pay tax. Outside of the state, you TECHNICALLY DO.... there's a section to fill out on your income tax form. Whether or not you honestly report... that's your personal decision.

States crack down on tax-free online purchases - Business - Personal finance - Tax Tactics - msnbc.com

PS> I personally do estimate and report something... With the governments (at all levels) going broke, its just a matter of time. (I also do most purchases locally)

 

[WesternGuy]

Nikon, BHPhotovideo AND Adorama all charge shipping AND tax to New York residents. Why is that? Is there another online store that sells SLR lenses with out tax?

You think you have a problem...I live outside New York state - Canada to be exact - and a lot of the American companies that ship to Canada, e.g., B&H, Adobe, etc., have to charge our GST even if I buy off the net with no human intervention...go figure...fortunately I live in the one province in Canada that does not have a provincial sales tax (yet)...you have to give them their taxes one way or another. :thumbdown:

WesternGuy

 

[Ballistics]

Sales tax is at the state/local level. If you buy from a store that has business presence within the same state, you have to pay tax. Outside of the state, you TECHNICALLY DO.... there's a section to fill out on your income tax form. Whether or not you honestly report... that's your personal decision.

States crack down on tax-free online purchases - Business - Personal finance - Tax Tactics - msnbc.com

PS> I personally do estimate and report something... With the governments (at all levels) going broke, its just a matter of time. (I also do most purchases locally)

I never knew that.

 

[Destin]

Check out unique photo. They are in new jersey and priced competetively. I got my sb-600 there.


And sure, you're technically supposed to pay taxes on out of state purchases, but most people don't even know about it. It's almost like chewing gum in school.... sure it's a rule, but nobody enforces it.

 

[KmH]

Is this Use Tax new? Because Ive been buying online for almost 10 years and this is the first I have ever seen tax from online stores.

Sales and use tax Part way down the page - See use tax for business and use tax for individuals

Sales tax is at the state/local level. If you buy from a store that has business presence within the same state, you have to pay tax. Outside of the state, you TECHNICALLY DO.... there's a section to fill out on your income tax form. Whether or not you honestly report... that's your personal decision.

States crack down on tax-free online purchases - Business - Personal finance - Tax Tactics - msnbc.com

PS> I personally do estimate and report something... With the governments (at all levels) going broke, its just a matter of time. (I also do most purchases locally)

I never knew that.

Now you do.

 

[usayit]

Just a penny for your thoughts...

Many of us have mentioned sadness to the demise of many small businesses in recent years, including the local camera shops.....


Think about it.

 

[Ballistics]

Just a penny for your thoughts...

Many of us have mentioned sadness to the demise of many small businesses in recent years, including the local camera shops.....


Think about it.

I would love to go to a local camera shop but there isn't one for miles. I'm not willing to drive 30 minutes away for a lens. Gas here is crazy and sales tax here is just as crazy (8.7%).

 

[usayit]

Yes... and my statement wasn't about a single individual's situation. Think larger... that's what's wrong these days... everything starts with "I".