Comments for Sales Tax Buzz http://salestaxbuzz.org Sales Tax Blog. The Buzz on sales tax, use tax, VAT, and more. Thu, 11 Mar 2010 04:47:01 +0000 http://wordpress.com/ hourly 1 Comment on Colorado Is Seeking an “Amazon Tax” of Its Own (updated March 8, 2010) by Vivian http://salestaxbuzz.org/2010/01/28/colorado-iamazon-tax2/#comment-512 Vivian Thu, 11 Mar 2010 04:47:01 +0000 http://salestaxbuzz.org/?p=1091#comment-512 All the monkey-see-monkey-do states seeking to enact their own amazon tax bill, don't they see amazon dropping the states that do this like hotcakes? Or are they too busy rubbing their greedy little hands together imagining all of the amazon tax dollars they THINK they will be collecting, but which they WON'T. Maybe someone should tell them to stop rubbing their hands together and start reading the results of amazon's reactions to these implemented bills. Hope those states are proud that destroyed income revenue for their citizens. I think the word IDIOTS is appropriate here for the state law makers. All the monkey-see-monkey-do states seeking to enact their own amazon tax bill, don’t they see amazon dropping the states that do this like hotcakes? Or are they too busy rubbing their greedy little hands together imagining all of the amazon tax dollars they THINK they will be collecting, but which they WON’T. Maybe someone should tell them to stop rubbing their hands together and start reading the results of amazon’s reactions to these implemented bills. Hope those states are proud that destroyed income revenue for their citizens. I think the word IDIOTS is appropriate here for the state law makers.

]]> Comment on California (re)Introduces an “Amazon Tax,” Too by Charles http://salestaxbuzz.org/2010/02/21/california-reintroduces-an-%e2%80%9camazon-tax%e2%80%9d-too/#comment-511 Charles Wed, 10 Mar 2010 06:03:12 +0000 http://salestaxbuzz.org/?p=1135#comment-511 Does this mean that if you use Google Adwords to advertise (other consideration) your items, you have to pay sales tax on sales to CA customers? How about if you advertise on the TV and the network is based in CA? Does this mean that if you use Google Adwords to advertise (other consideration) your items, you have to pay sales tax on sales to CA customers?

How about if you advertise on the TV and the network is based in CA?

]]> Comment on Maryland and Illinois Introduce “Amazon Tax” Legislation by Greg http://salestaxbuzz.org/2010/02/13/maryland-and-illinois-amazontax/#comment-510 Greg Mon, 08 Mar 2010 17:13:30 +0000 http://salestaxbuzz.org/?p=1122#comment-510 "THE SELLER ENTERS INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH A RESIDENT OF THE STATE UNDER WHICH THE RESIDENT, FOR A COMMISSION OR OTHER CONSIDERATION, DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY REFERS POTENTIAL CUSTOMERS TO THE SELLER, WHETHER BY A LINK ON AN INTERNET WEBSITE OR OTHERWISE" At least Maryland's law will apply to ANY MEDIA OUTLET engaged in advertising. “THE SELLER ENTERS INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH A RESIDENT OF THE STATE UNDER WHICH THE RESIDENT, FOR A COMMISSION OR OTHER CONSIDERATION, DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY REFERS POTENTIAL CUSTOMERS TO THE SELLER, WHETHER BY A LINK ON AN INTERNET WEBSITE OR OTHERWISE”

At least Maryland’s law will apply to ANY MEDIA OUTLET engaged in advertising.

]]> Comment on California (re)Introduces an “Amazon Tax,” Too by Greg http://salestaxbuzz.org/2010/02/21/california-reintroduces-an-%e2%80%9camazon-tax%e2%80%9d-too/#comment-509 Greg Mon, 08 Mar 2010 17:04:49 +0000 http://salestaxbuzz.org/?p=1135#comment-509 How can they legally tax sales from an advertising medium ONLY because it is internet based?? How can they legally justify it? What about TV, radio, billboards, and newspapers? They all " for a commission or other consideration, directly or indirectly refers potential customers of tangible personal property". The original Amazon law (NY) was never intended to involve advertising, only VENDORS selling through Amazon. How can they legally tax sales from an advertising medium ONLY because it is internet based?? How can they legally justify it? What about TV, radio, billboards, and newspapers? They all ” for a commission or other consideration, directly or indirectly refers potential customers of tangible personal property”. The original Amazon law (NY) was never intended to involve advertising, only VENDORS selling through Amazon.

]]> Comment on Colorado Is Seeking an “Amazon Tax” of Its Own (updated March 8, 2010) by jnfr http://salestaxbuzz.org/2010/01/28/colorado-iamazon-tax2/#comment-508 jnfr Mon, 08 Mar 2010 15:06:34 +0000 http://salestaxbuzz.org/?p=1091#comment-508 Today Amazon canceled all Colorado affiliates, including me. I didn't make any real cash off mine, so I'm not really harmed, but I was shocked. Not much discussion of this tax around the state that I've seen. Today Amazon canceled all Colorado affiliates, including me. I didn’t make any real cash off mine, so I’m not really harmed, but I was shocked. Not much discussion of this tax around the state that I’ve seen.

]]> Comment on The tintinnabulation of gay wedding bells: $$$ for Vermont? by Ingrid http://salestaxbuzz.org/2009/09/01/gay-marriage-sales-tax-revenues/#comment-507 Ingrid Mon, 08 Mar 2010 05:38:26 +0000 http://salestaxbuzz.org/?p=856#comment-507 salestaxbuzz.org, how do you do it? keep it up -- it's working and your blog is great. covering all the major sales tax issues that hurt everyone. salestaxbuzz.org, how do you do it? keep it up — it’s working and your blog is great. covering all the major sales tax issues that hurt everyone.

]]> Comment on Virginia Senate Looking to Get Tough w/Online Travel Companies by Motel Business http://salestaxbuzz.org/2010/02/19/virginia-senate-legislates-to-capture-full-price-onlinehotelfeb2010/#comment-506 Motel Business Mon, 08 Mar 2010 02:34:59 +0000 http://salestaxbuzz.org/?p=1131#comment-506 Looking for motel in Adelaide? Visit us at <a href="http://www.moteladelaide.com.au/" rel="nofollow">Motel Business</a> and find lots of great and affordable accommodations just for you and your family. We don't have to worry about the sales tax issues here! No worries! No online sales tax battles. Motels typically attract travelers trekking across country for business or pleasure, as they are typically quite simple: containing a double bed, a television and a small en suite bathroom. Think we're going to hound you on the tax? Looking for motel in Adelaide? Visit us at Motel Business and find lots of great and affordable accommodations just for you and your family. We don’t have to worry about the sales tax issues here! No worries! No online sales tax battles. Motels typically attract travelers trekking across country for business or pleasure, as they are typically quite simple: containing a double bed, a television and a small en suite bathroom. Think we’re going to hound you on the tax?

]]> Comment on California (re)Introduces an “Amazon Tax,” Too by Dave http://salestaxbuzz.org/2010/02/21/california-reintroduces-an-%e2%80%9camazon-tax%e2%80%9d-too/#comment-505 Dave Tue, 02 Mar 2010 23:15:25 +0000 http://salestaxbuzz.org/?p=1135#comment-505 Anyone know what's going on with this? The last I heard the vote was delayed. Anyone know what’s going on with this? The last I heard the vote was delayed.

]]> Comment on And Now Virginia Is Seeking an “Amazon Tax” of Its Own (updated) by Elena (Virginia) http://salestaxbuzz.org/2010/01/25/virginia-2010-amazon-tax-introd/#comment-504 Elena (Virginia) Tue, 02 Mar 2010 01:14:26 +0000 http://salestaxbuzz.org/?p=1081#comment-504 I agree with what you wrote and with Tom Kirby's reading of SB 660 and I'm also a Virginia resident internet business owner. He wrote: "I love my state, but they are well-known to be at least 20 years behind everyone else on issues such as this." I agree with this statement too. And I don't think that Virginia is going to be able to handle it without federal assistance. Maybe some federal legislation to clarify things for simple folk, and business owners to understand. I agree with what you wrote and with Tom Kirby’s reading of SB 660 and I’m also a Virginia resident internet business owner.

He wrote: “I love my state, but they are well-known to be at least 20 years behind everyone else on issues such as this.” I agree with this statement too. And I don’t think that Virginia is going to be able to handle it without federal assistance. Maybe some federal legislation to clarify things for simple folk, and business owners to understand.

]]> Comment on California (re)Introduces an “Amazon Tax,” Too by Shane Cohen http://salestaxbuzz.org/2010/02/21/california-reintroduces-an-%e2%80%9camazon-tax%e2%80%9d-too/#comment-502 Shane Cohen Sun, 28 Feb 2010 20:37:59 +0000 http://salestaxbuzz.org/?p=1135#comment-502 Agreed. The federal tax makers need to handle this before every state goes nuts. Agreed. The federal tax makers need to handle this before every state goes nuts.

]]> Comment on California (re)Introduces an “Amazon Tax,” Too by Larry in Phoenix http://salestaxbuzz.org/2010/02/21/california-reintroduces-an-%e2%80%9camazon-tax%e2%80%9d-too/#comment-503 Larry in Phoenix Sun, 28 Feb 2010 18:36:02 +0000 http://salestaxbuzz.org/?p=1135#comment-503 Really? Is this ever going to stop? When will the feds finally step into this matter? Really? Is this ever going to stop? When will the feds finally step into this matter?

]]> Comment on California (re)Introduces an “Amazon Tax,” Too by Ritu O. http://salestaxbuzz.org/2010/02/21/california-reintroduces-an-%e2%80%9camazon-tax%e2%80%9d-too/#comment-501 Ritu O. Tue, 23 Feb 2010 21:16:52 +0000 http://salestaxbuzz.org/?p=1135#comment-501 I thought this bill looked familiar! Thank you for pointing out that it's revamped from the 2009 version that the governor refused to sign. I thought this bill looked familiar! Thank you for pointing out that it’s revamped from the 2009 version that the governor refused to sign.

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