Internet Sales Tax Legislation

Crashfan3 · 11-13-2011, 12:19 PM

Just a heads up to the folks who do most of their shopping over the internet, you'll soon have to pay sales tax on the things you buy.

http://www.pcworld.com/businesscente..._tax_bill.html

From the way I'm reading this, it looks like you pay the tax rate for the state that you're in, not the tax rate for the state where the company is located, but I could be wrong.

Personally, I've got a neutral opinion about this one, because while I can definitely understand the discontent at upcoming higher total prices for goods online, this would bring a little more fairness to competing small businesses with brick-and-mortar stores.

**reuben_tate** · 11-13-2011, 12:43 PM

Having to deal with ridiculous shipping charges is already enough of a burden when it comes to online shopping, especially since I live in Hawaii and the shipping costs are just through the roof sometimes. Sales tax is just going to put more of a financial strain when it comes to online shopping. I guess, looking at the big picture, that the state would get more revenue coming in, but imho, most states don't even know how to spend that kind of money at all. I still have yet to read the article since I don't have the time at the moment, but I take a look at it later today and post my thoughts on it later.

**bmah** · 11-13-2011, 01:05 PM

This doesn't apply outside of the US does it? (and are we referring to the buyer or seller of the transaction)

OrganisM · 11-13-2011, 05:06 PM

I'm surprised they haven't jumped on this sooner.

Charlo · 11-13-2011, 09:21 PM

I think it's funny that people are supposed to pay sales tax on internet purchases, but nobody does. I mean, who's going to keep track of all the stuff they buy online?

11-13-2011, 12:19 PM	#1
Crashfan3 FFR Player Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Jefferson, Ore. Age: 32 Posts: 2,937	Internet Sales Tax Legislation Just a heads up to the folks who do most of their shopping over the internet, you'll soon have to pay sales tax on the things you buy. http://www.pcworld.com/businesscente..._tax_bill.html From the way I'm reading this, it looks like you pay the tax rate for the state that you're in, not the tax rate for the state where the company is located, but I could be wrong. Personally, I've got a neutral opinion about this one, because while I can definitely understand the discontent at upcoming higher total prices for goods online, this would bring a little more fairness to competing small businesses with brick-and-mortar stores. __________________ Twilight Sparkle's Ponyville Group Free Chiptune Streaming Radio! Thanks justin_ator and megamon88 for making my sig 20% cooler.

11-13-2011, 01:05 PM	#3
bmah shots FIRED Global Moderator, User Support, Judge Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Edmonton, AB Age: 36 Posts: 8,448	Re: Internet Sales Tax Legislation This doesn't apply outside of the US does it? (and are we referring to the buyer or seller of the transaction)

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OrganisM FFR Player Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Nesoi, Olympus System Posts: 2,644	Re: Internet Sales Tax Legislation I'm surprised they haven't jumped on this sooner. __________________ . Originally Posted by jewpinthethird[link]: "If you get stung by enough bees you turn into a bee, because the venom gets into the blood stream which spreads bee DNA throughout your entire body... changing your genetic structure into a bee's. Every year roughly 125 people in America are turned into bees this way." Originally Posted by MrRubix[link]: "Do you basically bukkake-paint your walls every time you jack it?" Originally Posted by All_That_Chaz[link]: "My pity-sex depreciates at a rate of 5% annually."

11-13-2011, 09:21 PM	#5
Charlo FFR Player Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 199	Re: Internet Sales Tax Legislation I think it's funny that people are supposed to pay sales tax on internet purchases, but nobody does. I mean, who's going to keep track of all the stuff they buy online? __________________ Check out Guessthatalbum.com for a fun music-related game. I make metal files for keyboard players! Check them out at:

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