[sdiy] OT: Ordering from Newark - Taxable?

[Tony Clark]

> I apologize if this is too OT, though I suppose it may have something to =
> do with DIY (the procuring parts aspect of it).  I'll make it short - I =
> received a notice today from Newark Electronics (a Farnell company) that =
> they don't have a 'tax exemption certificate' for my company and will =
> have to start charging me sales tax if I don't send them one.
> So, should I tell them I'm an individual without a 'tax exempt' =
> certificate, or just keep my mouth shut and pay the tax if I want to do =
> business with them?  Any advice appreciated!!

   Well it's probably their loss that they haven't charged you sales tax, 
so I doubt that they will send you a bill for back-taxes if you tell them 
that you are buying for "personal use".
   Just make sure that you mention "personal use" in the order fields 
somewhere or check that option if given (Digi-Key has such an option in 
their payment page).
   So don't worry about it!  Just order your parts!  Newark is less savvy 
towards the DIY'er, but they have some good stuff that you can't get 
through the other distributors.

   Cheers,

   Tony

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