Steve is passionate about rare orchids but can’t find them in Minnesota, so he orders his supplies online from an orchid supplier with headquarters in
California. The supplier has all of its facilities in California and collects payment in California. Does Steve have to pay either Minnesota or California
state sales tax on the orchids?
One year later, the supplier opens a warehouse in Minnesota to handle its online orders for the entire country. Is Steve now required to pay Minnesota states
tax?
Provide a 1-page double spaced response.
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