Which of the Following Best Describes the Current Status of Sales

question 147

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best describes the current status of sales tax law and e-commerce?

• A) Consumers are only obligated to pay sales tax on e-commerce purchases if the merchant collects it at time of purchase.
• B) Consumers have the option to pay or not pay sales tax at the time they make an e-commerce purchase.
• C) Consumers are legally obligated to pay sales tax only if the e-commerce merchant is based in their home state.
• D) Consumers who live in states that have sales tax are legally obligated to pay sales tax, even if it is not collected by the online merchant.