What’s the use of use taxes?

Bought a car or jewelry on eBay? If you’ve purchased something out of state that was shipped to you, thus avoiding sales tax in that other state, your state may want its due—use tax on the purchase. Some states now encourage you to report this on your state income tax return. Best strategy: View your state revenue department (www.irs.gov/businesses/small/article/0,,id=99021,00.html) rules for use taxes.