I think people forget that Vermont isn't some large metropolitan area. It's fringe society.

Stuff like this can only be sustained in the manner in which it's going to be used.

Food isnt taxed in VT so your good.

OP went from HERO to 0 in about 1hr.

Negative. Probably even more alarming.

And btw.... Paying with CASH, more specifically in large quantities, i.e 20K for a tractor.... Probably sets off more alarm bells than anything.... 🤦‍♂️

It's called use tax. If you purchase anything outside of the state of Vermont, that you intend to "use" in the state of Vermont.... You need to remit tax.

https://tax.vermont.gov/individuals/use-tax

Cash really makes little difference. Maybe for a mom and pop shop.

Either way, you are just teeing yourself up for problems later.

The state knows people do this and are especially vigilant.

This is an absolute awful idea and most certainly not a hack. This is tax fraud.

Just Google tax nexus.