Do you refuse to buy fabric from shops in your own state?
09-14-2010, 07:58 PM
#111
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I shop LQS mostly, but sometimes they do not have what I wantthen I shop on-line. I am more concerned about cost of shipping than tax. I have lived in Oregon and know there is an agreement between states that Oregonians do not have to pay tax on goods in WA, but do on service, like machine service. No such agreemnt with CA.
States will get their taxes one way or another. No income tax in TX, but higher property tax and sales tax. OR has no sales tax but they get you on income and property.
States will get their taxes one way or another. No income tax in TX, but higher property tax and sales tax. OR has no sales tax but they get you on income and property.
09-14-2010, 08:04 PM
#112
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Originally Posted by garysgal
Originally Posted by quiltergirl80
Originally Posted by auntmag
Montana has no sales tax and if a MT resident buys something in Idaho or Washington and show a MT drivers license they are not charged sales tax.
Originally Posted by QBeth
Massachusetts (sales tax) tried to enforce taxation of items purchased in New Hampshire (no sales tax) by Mass consumers. Mass lost. Pardon me but Ha! Ha!
09-14-2010, 08:25 PM
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Originally Posted by madamekelly
Originally Posted by quilter on the eastern edge
I shop locally, especially small business that compete with the big box stores. I like to support local business whenever and however I can. If I can't get what I want locally, then I try regionally....... and the area widens until I go international online.
In terms of fabric, I will buy from my LQS if they have the fabric/patterns that I'm looking for. If they do not have it, then I go online.
BTW, sales tax here is 13%. :-(
In terms of fabric, I will buy from my LQS if they have the fabric/patterns that I'm looking for. If they do not have it, then I go online.
BTW, sales tax here is 13%. :-(
13% is ridiculous. It's down right outrageous! :thumbdown:
09-14-2010, 10:12 PM
#114
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Originally Posted by Charlee
I'm in Oregon too, and because of the lack of a sales tax, business and property taxes are through the roof...that gets passed onto the consumer...Oregon is one of the most expensive places I've lived!
(I'm SO ready to move out of this place!!!)
***Edited to add*** NOT that Oregon is THE most expensive place one could live....just that it's the most expensive place *I* have lived!! ;)
(I'm SO ready to move out of this place!!!)
***Edited to add*** NOT that Oregon is THE most expensive place one could live....just that it's the most expensive place *I* have lived!! ;)
09-14-2010, 10:42 PM
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[quote=auntmag]Montana has no sales tax and if a MT resident buys something in Idaho or Washington and show a MT drivers license they are not charged sales tax.
The same applies to Oregon residents purchasing items in Washington state. Interestingly, I sometimes find items cheaper in Washington, probably because once their tax is applied it comes out about the same.
The same applies to Oregon residents purchasing items in Washington state. Interestingly, I sometimes find items cheaper in Washington, probably because once their tax is applied it comes out about the same.
09-15-2010, 06:19 AM
#117
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I agree this is an interesting thread...
I definitely do not support the buy local concept. Not every local business is wonderful nor is every large national company evil.
I purchase from businesses that I want to see in business next year whether they be local, regional, national or international.
I support businesses that offer the products I use, appropriate services, and terrific total cost.
I definitely do not support the buy local concept. Not every local business is wonderful nor is every large national company evil.
I purchase from businesses that I want to see in business next year whether they be local, regional, national or international.
I support businesses that offer the products I use, appropriate services, and terrific total cost.
09-15-2010, 02:19 PM
#120
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If I buy online I buy out of state. I won't pay shipping and sales tax.
After last weekend's shop hop I found that every one of the 13 shops fabric was $9/yd or more. So figure tax at 8.25% (we have state and local taxes) plus gas. If it's cheaper online with shipping that is what I will do.
After last weekend's shop hop I found that every one of the 13 shops fabric was $9/yd or more. So figure tax at 8.25% (we have state and local taxes) plus gas. If it's cheaper online with shipping that is what I will do.
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