Thursday, October 28, 2010

5 Ways to Avoid Paying State Sales Tax

1.     Shop online-  When you purchase items from a company that is based in a different state than you, the business will not charge you their state sales tax.

2.     Go off the grid-  Shop auctions, flea markets, garage sales, and classifieds to avoid paying the tax. 

3.     Buy on vacation-  According to the Sales Tax Clearinghouse, the following states don't charge sales tax:  Alaska, Delaware, Montana, New Hampshire, and Oregon.  Make sure to pack light so you have room to bring back all your favorite souvenirs!

4.    Timely purchases-  Most states have promotional tax free weekends for "back to school" type shopping. 

5.    Stick to groceries-  When you eat out, you pay!  In most states, there is no sales tax on groceries.  Be careful because there is a fine line between groceries and convenience foods.  Convenience foods such as potato chips, soda, and other snacks may not have the same exemption.

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