We (OTTUHR, LLC) are legally registered and required to charge sales tax on all orders shipped to addresses within Florida, as mandated by state law. Please note that we only charge sales tax for orders with Florida shipping addresses; all other orders shipped outside of Florida will not be subject to sales tax.

Recently many states have issued guidance regarding purchases for which residents did not pay sales tax. When sales tax is not charged, use tax may be due on transaction that may have otherwise been taxable. It follows the same rules and requirements as sales tax. 

There are three common instances where a use tax obligation may occur:

  • Ordering from a mail‐order catalog
  • Buying over the internet
  • Buying goods in another state but having the merchant ship the goods to you in your resident state as opposed to you taking possession of them in the store.

In all of these circumstances, if sales tax is not charged and the goods are shipped to you in your resident state, you may owe use tax to your resident state. Use tax is not owed if you pay another state’s sales tax on the purchase.

Remember though that not all internet and mail‐order catalog purchases are subject to use tax. Please refer to your local city, county, or state taxing agency for questions on whether use tax may be applicable to your purchase.

The above “Sales and Use Tax Notice” is intended for general guidance and informational purposes only. This information is provided with the understanding that it does not render legal, accounting, tax, or other professional advice and services, nor does it promote, market or recommend to another party any transaction or matter addressed herein. The above should not be used as a substitute for consultation with professional advisers and cannot be relied upon by any taxpayer for the purpose of avoiding penalties imposed under the Internal Revenue Code. Before making any decision or taking any action, you should obtain appropriate professional guidance.