Internet sales tax?
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Typical big government...
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I won't like paying the tax, but is this really the worst idea? It should increase tax revenue and potentially bring more people back to local stores/shops since they won't be saving on sales tax.
That said, I don't think that the U.S. Congress should be putting this through - it should be a state by state issue (like was done in NY).
That said, I don't think that the U.S. Congress should be putting this through - it should be a state by state issue (like was done in NY).
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skate323k137
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in michigan it's on the honor system practically (you're supposed to claim out of state purchases on your taxes)- I don't buy much online any more, but in the past i'd claim my stuff and just pay the 6%... i'd rather it go to my state than the feds anyway.
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Opa Opa
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I'm bumping this.
Amazon is going to start charging sales tax on Tennessee residents... and I'm mad.
Amazon being tax-free was my sole reason for going there. Go to any store in TN and try to buy a game at full retail price (say a $60 game). You'll be taxed about $5.
Saving five bucks may not sound like a lot but if you buy a lot of new releases it does add up to some significant savings. And I'm not even including amazon's frequent price drops on games...
Dang. I guess I'm done with amazon now. And some of you may be thinking "What's the big deal? It's just a small tax. You're overreacting."
No. Saving money is the reason I shop online. Thankfully, amazon isn't the only online shopping site.
Amazon is going to start charging sales tax on Tennessee residents... and I'm mad.
Amazon being tax-free was my sole reason for going there. Go to any store in TN and try to buy a game at full retail price (say a $60 game). You'll be taxed about $5.
Saving five bucks may not sound like a lot but if you buy a lot of new releases it does add up to some significant savings. And I'm not even including amazon's frequent price drops on games...
Dang. I guess I'm done with amazon now. And some of you may be thinking "What's the big deal? It's just a small tax. You're overreacting."
No. Saving money is the reason I shop online. Thankfully, amazon isn't the only online shopping site.
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Try living in WA, where it's always been that way.Opa Opa wrote:I'm bumping this.
Amazon is going to start charging sales tax on Tennessee residents... and I'm mad.
Amazon being tax-free was my sole reason for going there. Go to any store in TN and try to buy a game at full retail price (say a $60 game). You'll be taxed about $5.
Saving five bucks may not sound like a lot but if you buy a lot of new releases it does add up to some significant savings. And I'm not even including amazon's frequent price drops on games...
Dang. I guess I'm done with amazon now. And some of you may be thinking "What's the big deal? It's just a small tax. You're overreacting."
No. Saving money is the reason I shop online. Thankfully, amazon isn't the only online shopping site.
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gtmtnbiker
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The other aspect that might be important to you is saving time and having the convenience of items being delivered to your door. I would still shop at Amazon for those factors.Opa Opa wrote: No. Saving money is the reason I shop online. Thankfully, amazon isn't the only online shopping site.
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But as he stated he gets that from other online retailers. What I would state, is the Customer Service and other policies that Amazon has that protect the buyer are reasons to shop there.gtmtnbiker wrote:The other aspect that might be important to you is saving time and having the convenience of items being delivered to your door. I would still shop at Amazon for those factors.Opa Opa wrote: No. Saving money is the reason I shop online. Thankfully, amazon isn't the only online shopping site.
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It seems really bizarre for the federal government to intervene in the individual states' tax collecting.
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Hazerd wrote:So would this effect PayPal?
Depending on where you live.
As someone who specializes in e-commerce, I expect some companies to have to pay back taxes. I check the tax rates quarterly, and I'd hate to live in NY or DC right now if I made major purchases on-line.
It's going to get a lot stricter. I for one think the government needs to better define "a purchase". They're making a killing on on-line purchases, but only in select states. Makes no sense to me.