Congress passed several Reconstruction Acts. Congress overrode a presidential veto of an act that divided the South into military districts and placed the former Confederate states under martial law pending their adoption of constitutions guaranteeing civil liberties to former slaves.
Ohio does not apply its sales tax to sales of goods to churches, charities, schools, colleges, universities, government agencies, public utility companies, restaurants, cafeterias, farmers, ranchers, food processors, commercial fishermen and volunteer fire departments.
What is the deal with sales taxes for online purchases? I live in New York City and I shop online constantly. I know that when I buy things on Amazon I pay tax, but on some sites I don't. Also, my sister who lives in Chicago does not pay any sales tax when she orders stuff online, even when she orders from Amazon.