In a message dated 9/7/01 10:57:25 PM, hksawyer@CATT.COM writes:

<< Why is Dell charging out of state residents sales tax for online computer
purchases? >>

hk,

I hesitate to suggest the most plausible, especially in light of your astute
nature, but is it possible that Dell now has some type of physical presence
in all the states?  Also, is it legal for them to collect state sales tax if
they have no storefront in the state?

Rich