[sdiy] OT: Ordering from Newark - Taxable?

[mark verbos]

Scott Stites wrote:

> 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.  I don't think I ever said that I had a company (I may have 
> just put my name in the box when I opened the account on the net).  
> Thing is, I'm an individual and I only order parts for my synth 
> project.  I thought I'd contact them and tell them I'm just a 
> small-fry individual, but then I thought perhaps they don't intend to 
> sell to individuals, and they only sell to companies? 
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> 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!!
>
I would just shut up. They'll charge you tax, but who cares.

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> If this is too OT, please email me off-list.
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> Thanks,
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> Scott (who needs to buy some Vactrols from Newark)
>
Buy them from Allied. ;)

mark