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I bought a Nexus S at the shop across the street from me. The price was the same as I could find online, but I paid an extra $40 in sales tax (NC). I don't min
by qeorge 15y ago
I bought a Nexus S at the shop across the street from me. The price was the same as I could find online, but I paid an extra $40 in sales tax (NC).
I don't mind paying sales tax (I do enjoy having police, firemen, and teachers) but let's be honest - $40 is enough for someone to think twice.
- clarkevans 15y agoLegally, others still must pay the $40. It's just that they get to pay it at the end of the year as part of their the "USE TAX" line item in their state taxes. They don't avoid the expense: they are deferring (er, perhaps, ignoring? the law).