Sales tax question

[mikewashere05]

Ok, here is my situation.

Primary line is in Connecticut (I have an address there).
I have another address in Florida.
I'm currently in California until May, and have an address here.

As I understand, if I buy the phone in CA I have to pay the 9.75% sales tax on the full MSRP. So we're looking at like $50.

Can I avoid this if I buy it online but ship it to CA? Anything I can do to save some dough?

 

[tsanuri]

They might charge your tax based off the billing location. But at the sametime I have learned most places will not send stuff to addresses that are not the billing address for higher priced items especially.

 

[Kyreba]

If you buy it at Costco you will pay tax on the wholesale cost vs retail. Wholesale on the droid is 250.
I don't know about online but if you go to Orange county tax is 8.75%. Saves 1%

 

[jlb0305]

Buying online from a store without a physical location in your state is tax free*...




* note you are supposed to claim it when filing your taxes. I live near Delaware (tax free shopping) and PA asks if you bought large ticket items tax free