I am a citizen of the US. The state of Maine to be precise. Maine has a 5% state sales tax.
I build custom guitars. I have been doing it for a few years as a hobby and it has recently become a part time profession.
Right now, I am working out the details of a custom build order for a gentleman from France. He came across my work online and reached out. We have spoken extensively through email to plan his instrument. When the guitar is completed I will be shipping it to him via FedEx. We will never meet in person. He is going to wire a materials deposit now and then the remaining balance when the instrument is completed.
I am new to managing the taxes and business oriented elements of all this. Do I actually need to charge this French citizen a sales tax?
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