Quote:
Originally Posted by Starpilot
Yes. You owe tax. If you report it and pay it is your business... BUT YOU DO OWE IT. Do not listen to the others giving earnest, but incorrect advise.
The seller in your case does not have the authority to collect tax... This is very common, as they are not conducting ongoing business. Their tax collection need is considered very low and as such they are exempt from the responsibility to collect and remit sales tax on behalf of the state.
That does not change your responsibility for sales tax.
When the vendor or sellor does not collect sales tax, the responsibility fall to the buy. The buy has to pay "USE" tax. which is reported on an annual Florida personal tax return.
Please see for additional information and guidance.
Guide to Florida Use Tax - Avalara
Regards - Lou |
Quote:
Originally Posted by BrianL99
Thank you Lou, that's exactly what I suspected was the case.
On a positive note, if you Itemize, it might be deductible.
|
Per the statute being referred to:
"Consumer use tax is typically imposed on taxable transactions where sales tax was not collected. A good example is an taxable online purchase where the retailed fails to collect sales tax. The responsibility shifts from the seller to the buyer who can report, file, and remit total use tax on their annual Florida income tax return."
So you all don't forget to remit your total use tax next time you fill out your annual Florida income tax return.
