Thread: California to target Web retailers for sales taxes

Originally Posted by LeBois

There is nothing new here. CPA's and Certified return preparers have been mandated to ask as per line 95 when the return is prepared. Enforcement is a bit trickier, but if one answers "no" and later the BoE (no Randian overtones) finds otherwise, you can be hit with a hefty penalty. You might have to sell your razor collection to cover the fee!

I'm assuming you are refering to a declaration of use tax (don't know what "line 95" refers to). But how does one state control the sales practices of an out-of-state, on-line retailer?

I can see how the state might crack down more on under reporting of use tax within the state. But control ouside of the state?