State Tax Information
Rules vary from state to state on how sales taxes are paid and collected. As a general rule, you collect sales tax for items shipped to an address that is in the same state as your business. You, in turn, forward that money to your state tax authority. The tax laws in your state may be different.. always check with your local tax authority for the most accurate information.
States have unique requirements and rules for registering your business and obtaining a state sales tax id number. Most wholesale suppliers will require you to provide them with your tax id. This allows the supplier to sell items to you tax free and puts the burden of sales tax collection onto you.
Obtaining a tax id is usually painless and relatively inexpensive. We’ve put together a list of links to help you get your business started legally in your state.
Visit your state’s tax authority website for more information