Delaware has no sales tax?

Question

Delaware has no sales tax. NJ has 7% sales tax.

I live in NJ. I want to save some money on shopping. If I do the shopping in Delaware will they charge zero tax?

What if I do shopping online?

Thanks!!

Answer 1

NJ also has a 7% use tax, so you could not legally save any money by shopping in Delaware for consumption in New Jersey.  You could save by having dinner and a movie in Delaware, instead of New Jersey, assuming the prices are the same.

Answer 2

If you live close and gas is not an issue shop in Delaware.

If you buy $100.00 worth of stuff, you saving just $7.00

If you shop on line, tax is determined by the state in where you and the business resides. If the business has a presence in your state you would be required to pay your state sales tax. Buy from a business where they have no presence in your state to not pay sales tax.

Answer 3

What are you shopping for?  NJ does not charge sales tax on clothing, shoes, or groceries.  How much will you be spending to make up for the gas driving there?