It’s called an use tax. It’s equivalent to a sales tax, reporting is required but voluntary. Not paying use taxes on internet purchases is tax evasion. Here’s w

It’s called an use tax. It’s equivalent to a sales tax, reporting is required but voluntary. Not paying use taxes on internet purchases is tax evasion. Here’s what CA’s state tax collectors have to say: https://www.ftb.ca.gov/individuals/use-tax.shtml https://www.ftb.ca.gov/individuals/use-tax.shtml https://www.cdtfa.ca.gov/taxes-and-fees/use-tax.htm https://www.cdtfa.ca.gov/taxes-and-fees/use-tax.htm