Generally speaking, if they don't have a valid resale or tax exempt certificate on file for the state where the purchase is being made (delivered in the case of phone or Internet orders) they should and will collect sales tax.
So for example: if you have a NY resale certificate filed with Costco in NY, but then on occasion will walk into a Costco in a different state, you will pay sales tax in that other state.
Firstly, yes, I am aware that I'm quoting a post from 2016, but it's very relevant to my questions.
I want to buy a package of retail electronics from a website that requires a resale certificate, and resell them in NYS. At the moment, this is looking to be a one-time transaction, and not a continuing business.
Questions:
1) Is there any way to use another company's resale certificate for a fee? Ideally, I would like to skip this whole process, even if it means having to pay a cost.
2) Is it risky to file for a resale certificate under my personal capacity instead of a separate entity? I would prefer to do it personally as that would save me the time and money of having to create and maintain an entity.
3) The NYS website states that I would need to file a sales tax return every filing period even if I do not have any transactions that period. What does that mean for me if I file under my personal name for a one-time transaction? How often would I need to file?
3) If it is recommended to file under an entity, would it have to be a NY entity? I see that in MT, filing fees are much lower, and I wouldn't even need a resale certificate as they don't issue them (according to the website, a business registration would be sufficient).
Thanks!!