Amazon is opening a distribution center here in central Maryland. Businesses with facilities located in Maryland are required to collect Maryland's 6% sales tax on products. Technically, they're supposed to collect the tax even if not physically located in Maryland. So Amazon will become a good citizen of Maryland and charge tax on my online purchases.
"No Shipping - No Sales Tax" is what initially drew me to online shopping. What's a few days wait for most items you buy. It either shows up at the front door or down at the local Post Office here in the BToS. Since I visit the PO every day they're open to pick up my mail, it's simple to also pick up a product in shipping container.
There are still many online vendors that do not collect Maryland sales tax. I'm sure I won't completely desert Amazon, but I will spend a bit more time on Google reviewing my purchase options.
JD, changing my shopping paradigm here in the Big Town of Savage in Central Maryland
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