Q.When making an Internet purchase out of state, some companies charge sales tax and others don’t. What’s the law in this area? A. If you live in California, you have to pay sales tax on almost all ...

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Many states, and some municipalities, require retailers and service providers to charge sales tax on products and services sold to end consumers. However, some businesses are not required to pay sales ...