Yes, we are required by the laws of each U.S. state to collect sales tax and forward that tax to the state within which we have nexus (ie met the states threshold for sales tax collection) to which the order is shipped. If you happen to reside in a state within which we do not have nexus, then you will not see sales tax applied to your order.
If you are a tax exempt entity, we just need a copy of your state sales tax exemption certification on file in order to mark you account as tax exempt.
If you are exempt from paying U.S. state sales tax, please create an account on our website and then use the link below to upload your state sales tax exemption documentation.
You can create/upload your state sales tax exemption certification here: https://thechristmaslightemporium.com/pages/sales-tax-exemption
Once we have received and verified your information and exempt status, your account will be marked as exempt and you will no longer see sales tax being applied to your orders.
International orders are duty and taxes pre paid and you will see any applicable duties and taxes applied during checkout.
