When purchasing through the Web, a confirmation of the purchase is usually returned. The document now includes how to handle a credit, how to handle a duplicate and it also covers Web orders. Registration - An exception has been granted to allow the payment of conference registration fees that include hotel IF the hotel cost is included within the registration fee. If the hotel is separate, the individual should pay the charge with their American Express card. A - As long as the meals are included as part of the registration fee.
Purchases made in Pennsylvania are exempt from Pennsylvania sales tax.
However, if the purchaser is physically in another state, sales tax would be applicable. If purchaser is in Pennsylvania and making a purchase through mail order, Web or by phone from another state, sales tax application will vary. It will depend on what treaty the company has with the state of Pennsylvania. Ken Gill stated that his campus was buying from a vendor in Hagerstown, Maryland who also had an outlet in Pennsylvania and tried to charge tax. The tax charge was corrected, but Ken warned to be careful because even if in Pennsylvania and buying over the phone, if said vendor has an operation physically located in Pennsylvania, the vendor will want to charge sales tax.