I'm selling items at craft sales later this year. Should I collect sales tax?

[rjs · Accepted solution]

This TurboTax AnswerXchange is for helping people use TurboTax to file their income tax returns. We handle questions about income tax, not sales tax. You will have to look elsewhere for advice about sales tax.

Sales tax rules vary from state to state, so you have to check the rules for your state. Most states have an exception to the sales tax requirements for an occasional sale, such as a garage sale. But if you will be selling at several craft sales, you might not qualify for the exception. It sounds more like an ongoing business. Again, check the rules for your state. As a start, you can probably find some basic information on your state's taxation web site.