Amazon loses as a Competitor will just come in who will abide by the Law and not use Its' Customers as Pawns.
I think NY is one of the few states that forces Amazon to collect sales tax so now when I buy from amazon i get a 8% or something like that tax, it's awesome. In fact, it goes very nicely on top of the $6k I paid last year in property taxes on a house worth only $200k. Win!
This is a totally different issue. Many states require amazon to collect sales tax as they have a physical nexus (presence) in the state.
This is a completely different issue altogether as it's trying to apply the same principles because you reside in the state as an affiliate and have a link on your page to Amazon.
TOTALLY different from a constitutional aspect based on previous rulings. That's why it's called "The Amazon Tax". Go Amazon!
Basically Amazon/Overstock are telling the states - "If you want to make it that difficult to do business in your state, then we simply won't do it". GO AMAZON! Sorry affiliates as you feel the pain directly but blame your state, not Amazon and other online businesses.
You are Irresponsible.
I fail to see how this is a liberal/conservative Democrat/Republican issue.
Amazon loses as a Competitor will just come in who will abide by the Law and not use Its' Customers as Pawns.
Amazon isn't ceasing doing business in the state. Its only ceasing doing business through their affiliates, but they are still selling to customers that go directly to their site.Basically Amazon/Overstock are telling the states - "If you want to make it that difficult to do business in your state, then we simply won't do it". GO AMAZON! Sorry affiliates as you feel the pain directly but blame your state, not Amazon and other online businesses.
Well, technically every state provides health care for illegal aliens. It's actually illegal to turn them away.Colorado is one of those states that a couple of years ago reported it spent $800 Million on treating and providing healthcare for illegal aliens.
Dumb is as dumb does, and apparently the doing goes on in Colorado. :awe:
Here's what Amazon says:I think NY is one of the few states that forces Amazon to collect sales tax so now when I buy from amazon i get a 8% or something like that tax, it's awesome. In fact, it goes very nicely on top of the $6k I paid last year in property taxes on a house worth only $200k. Win!
Items Shipped to New York State
Effective June 1, 2008, Amazon.com LLC will begin collecting sales tax on items shipped to destinations within the State of New York as New York has enacted a new law requiring out-of-state sellers to collect and remit sales tax based on advertising. Amazon has filed a lawsuit challenging the constitutionality of this provision. However, as required by the law, we must still begin collecting New York sales tax beginning on that date.
I strongly disagree.
Those states are out of control with their intrusive and abusive laws.
Here's a radical idea for you: why can't those state politicians run a balanced budget with some savings and maybe even lower taxes?
Since they can't, can I get one of those budgets where I spend far more than I make and let someone else pay for it?
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DJ
normally im against anything that benefits more government. but this situation with amazon is ridiculous. why the heck shouldnt they have to pay taxes like any other company. i know, i know, it is the buyers responsibility to pay the taxes, but that system is just not fair to other companies that actually have locations within a state, who pay taxes, employ citizens and provide services to the residents. amazon has put almost every new bookstore out of business in my area, largely im sure due to the pricing advantage theyve had for their entire existence because they dont charge tax. im for low/no taxation, but somehow the laws need to be made more fair
I wish they would spend it like their own money... Then they would think about things a bit more (or at all).Good for amazon. There are just too many spenders in government. Democrats want to spend. Republicans want to spend but a little less. When will politicians stop spending taxpayer money like its their own?
Wait, you think that Amazon's books are cheaper because they don't pay taxes? Their technical books are usually 30 to 40 percent cheaper than Barnes and Nobles, just how much do you think taxes are?
:awe:amazons prices on new technical books are basically the same as other websites. yes brick and mortar are usually a little more. however most books sold arent $150 technical books. they are cheap books. lets say a books sell for 18 in a bookstore and amazon sells it for 12. if an amazon customer has to pay tax (1.50) and shipping (3.50) their final cost is 17. some bigger bookstore like bn have 10% discount as well. so the price is basically the same, except for an amazon book you have to wait a week to get it. which would you buy? it would be at least a toss up for most people. amazon wouldnt be nearly as dominant and they certainly wouldnt be as profitable (they arent making money selling that book for 12 even with quantity discounts) and they wouldnt be putting every other bookstore out of business. whats is wrong with the largest business paying its fair share of tax? im actually glad amazon is shutting down in some states. that way companies that are willing to pay their fair share will pop up and make the market more competitive. right now amazon is the only decent bookselling site which allows them to overcharge sellers
you know what company i hate even more than amazon? ebay. i hope every state goes after them, rather than raising my taxes or giving me more traffic tickets. i hope someone asks that filthy meg whitman what her position on that issue is in the ca governors race
Its a shame our state is quickly becoming a nanny state
Thanks liberals
this type of thing is basically inevitable..they will be back when every other state does the same thing