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Originally Posted by The Dad Fisherman
Just because RIJimmy does it to me all the time.... 
you are NOT required to pay a sales tax on purchases outside of Massachusetts.
Federal court decisions have found that sellers that are not in some way physically located in a state cannot be required by that state to report sales or collect sales tax for that state, even if the purchaser is located in the state.
That is why Massachusetts created a Use Tax which is what you need to report on your tax return....this is the difference between what ever sales tax you did pay for the item and what MA charges for sales Tax. 
Massachusetts Budget and Policy Center |
Federal court found that the SELLERS are not responsible but you are - read your link
Federal court decisions have found that sellers that are not in some way physically located in a state cannot be required by that state to report sales or collect sales tax for that state, even if the purchaser is located in the state.21
The purchasers are technically required to declare these Internet purchases and pay what is called a use tax, equivalent to the general sales tax.
equivalent means same thing - so use tax, is the same as sales tax. You are required by law to pay. Dont argue with an accounting major!
And Chesapeake Bill - Al Capone went to jail for what? tax evasion! He didnt pay tax on his illegal activities. I beleieve the Fed would want it under "other income" - but you are responsibnle for paying fed taxes on illegal activity!