Hello,
I bought something from an online store from a business in Illinois.
I am in Australia, which does not require sales tax to be paid on items bought from overseas for less that $1000.
When I realised the Illinois website had charged me sales tax, I pointed it out to them.
They claim that:
'If you purchase something in Illinois, and that is where our "store" is
you will be charged sales tax.'
I don't think that is correct. Is it?
Do you know of a clear authoritative document online I can send them a link to?
Thank you
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