GaryG,
A reference in the Mass D.O.R. page mentions a case dated in 1974, so this predates the internet sales issue by quite some time. Currently, I think it's too much trouble for the state to track down small purchases, such as the NY camera you mentioned. They rely on the "volunteer" system. However, as the purchase price increases and the amount of tax evaded proportionately increases, then it might well be worth someone's time to track down a single purchase with a $1,000 tax that hasn't been paid.
I'm not saying it's right or wrong (although I don't like it), I'm just saying that's the way the law is written, and to the best of my knowledge, it hasn't been challenged successfully in this state.
My understanding is that CA might be in worse fiscal shape than MA, so you might want to hold on to your wallet and keep that address in Alaska active. /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif
You and I kind of live in "sister" states, even though we're on opposite ends of the mainland. We both seem to have our share of misguided politicians. I sure wish some of them would move out to the mid-west. (C'mon...doesn't ANYBODY else want Teddy Kennedy as senator of their state. Please? /forums/images/graemlins/crazy.gif We'll through in John F. Kerry for FREE!) Anyway, I've been to San Diego, and neither of us have to travel too far to see signage in English y Espanol. I don't think that's too common in the heartland of this great country.
We're all in this together, and hopefully the politicians can work out an equitable solution. Until then, those of you in the less taxed states...enjoy it while you can.
~Rick
