I live in Georgia and I found that I don't have to pay tax to amazon.com, but I do for other online stores. Does anyone know if just because Apple is in California, I don't have to pay tax, or if they have a store in Georgia I would have to pay tax.
Has anyone in Georgia ever purchased something from Apple?
2007-05-19 07:54:27 · 3 answers · asked by Reed 2 in Business & Finance ➔ Taxes ➔ United States
Companies are required to charge sales tax in any state where they have a physical presence. One Apple Store in Georgia would require them under Georgia law to collect tax statewide. Amazon does not have a physical location in Georgia. Therefore, it does not charge Georgia sales tax.
Keep in mind that, though Amazon may not charge sales tax on your purchases, you are required to pay the tax directly to the state. It is called "Use Tax". Look it up on the Georgia Dept. of Revenue's website.
2007-05-19 08:00:53 · answer #1 · answered by Wayne Z 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
YOU are required to PAY sales / use tax to the STATE of GEORGIA on everything you buy. Companies that have no presence in Georgia are not required to COLLECT for the state. You never pay tax TO any business. You only pay THOUGH the business.
2007-05-19 13:37:49 · answer #2 · answered by STEVEN F 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Apple does have stores in Georgia, so you'd have to pay tax. This is part of what makes Amazon so attractive.
2007-05-19 07:58:35 · answer #3 · answered by Still reading 6 · 0⤊ 2⤋