rgowen---I'm in California as well. 'Ya know it never even occurred to me to ask about the tax. I just assumed everything would be like it was. In checking my order on-line, it was indeed reinstated with FREE SHIPPING and NO TAX. I got a call from someone in there shipping department later that day confirming the order was in the system and ready for delivery once the 4600's come in. First time I ever got a call like that AFTER everything was set to go. That's cool, though.