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I am not a lawyer. tax accountant, etc....

Generally, you do not have to collect sales taxes in any state unless you have a "presence", I.E., an office.  So, if you work from home, then you are probably only required to collect sales tax for the state you live in.





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The sales tax (legally called the use tax) is *always* paid by the buyer.  The seller only facilitates the tax collection when required.

But you are correct, some states have a reciprocal agreement.  I live in northern Massachusetts which has a 5% sales tax and frequently go to New Hampshire to shop, about 20 miles from home.  If I buy a big-ticket item that needs to be delivered, then the seller `knows` from the purchase that I am using the product in Massachusetts and is required (because the store also has locations in Massachusetts) to collect the sales tax from the customer.

EVERY state is a little different.  Your best bet is to look on your state`s official website and look up "sales tax" or "use tax".



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Here`s a link to the Maine Revenue Services Department. According to their tax bulletin: "There is no Maine sales or service provider tax on a sale or service where delivery is made by the seller to a point outside of Maine, or where the seller arranges for delivery by common carrier, contract carrier, or the US mail to a point outside of Maine." Hope that helps!!


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