Aaron gmail.com> writes: > Yes, but why then weren't they charging me sales tax from my very first > order years ago? If they now have a rep (or whatever) in my state, they > should say so... The tax law has changed in many states this year. I think some 30 states formed a sales tax treaty to charge tax on internet sales. Technically, you are supposed to pay tax yourself, although at least some state tax returns have an option to pay tax for online purchases as a percent of income. If the company has physical presence in the state, it becomes company's responsibility to collect tax, not buyer's. One can get exeption if purchases are made for resale only. BTW, other companies also charge tax, e.g. Newark does. Sergey -- http://www.piclist.com PIC/SX FAQ & list archive View/change your membership options at http://mailman.mit.edu/mailman/listinfo/piclist