Received a Bill for State Tax on An Amp Bought in Canada Last Year

@ earlflynn

Wow what state?

None of the ones you mention. Bet you will be surprised. Give you a clue. They have no state income tax. So instead of that they come after retired people who buy used stuff. OK Its Tennessee. 9.75% sales tax. I suppose it is a fair system but it took me many years to get used to paying a nearly10% tax on every item purchased except a RX. They/we are doing alight with that system.

Do you have the original bill?

@rsf507 It was used so I have no receipt but I did pay via PayPal. So I should be alright. And I do have the receipt for the repair.

@oregonpapa Nice links. Many if not most have no idea how much total taxes they pay. We have become conditioned to pay it. I can’t remember the site which tells you how long you must work to pay your full tax burden but many years it on into middle of May. And this is the average American. Some pay 55-60-% of their income. The founders fought a war over 3% (I believe) We get used to it because we are conditioned to do so . We call it "break in" on our new equipment & tubes.
Oh yeah, There goes my new set of tubes. Oh well. the coffers (slush fund) needs more $$$

@djones51

  Isn't all this terrible left wing money grab the OP is talking about happening in the Good Ole Boy state of Tennessee?

Yep. You are right. The thing that eludes most of us is that we've been sold out by BOTH SIDES.  That has become very clear to me.

@grannyring  & @cleeds 
Indeed it is a "use tax" My question is if it applies to private sales. I think they saw a big # and a big payday for them. Oh well.

@oregonpapa

And your solutions are what, exactly

Progressives have solutions. They just have no way to pay for it other than taking it from those that have some $$$. Then at some point, after they have the tax high enough to destroy incentives, businesses and the morale of the people, the govt confiscates everything just to pay the elites at the top. Marxism/Socialism/Collectivism/Communism promises a lot and gives little except destruction of everything it touches

Wow! Been nursing a cold for the last 4-5 days. My wife has been by my side....doing the same. She gave it to me. Oh well. On our 3rd bottle of "elixer" (small bottles) Summer colds suck.
Anywayt, I haven’t kept up with the thread nor taken care of the issue yet. I may consult a lawyer 1st just so I have better understanding before I xcall about this. I will keep you posted as I progress.
Thanks for your posts.

FWIW I have been sick for 2 weeks with a cold and haven't felt like dealing with it. However, I did talk to the auditor who indicates that the use tax can apply to whatever they want it to apply. I have sent a receipt for the amp which I purchased which is what I expect to be taxed  for  $2600 vs $6700.  which will lower the bill. If lucky, she will drop it. But ...who knows. I'll keep you posted.