NY to charge internet sales tax

[CoffeeShark]

Welcome to the People's Republic of New York!

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Technically, the tax isn't new. Consumers were supposed to be reporting these purchases on their tax returns all along, but nobody really does. The law just passes the burden from consumers to retailers.

While the bill doesn't become a law until Governor David Paterson signs it, he's expected to do so soon, as the measure is expected to raise $50 million and help balance the state budget.

Now, this only applies in certain situations - mostly when online stores pass money to NY residents for affiliate sales. But you know, when they get their hands on your money, they only want more.


New York to begin charging sales tax for online purchases - Download Squad

InternetNews Realtime IT News – 'Amazon Tax' Lands in New York

[K_Dog]

Trying to ruin my day with the "T" word ?

Edit: as all things Tax wise it looks like it can make thing very confusing for merchants.

[Sleepy]

thank for the great news coffee.

[akabaloo]

If New York did it, then that means Massachusetts is next...

[CoffeeShark]

they'll all eventually get the sweet taste of free dollars in their mouth.

[MundaneRaptor]

greedy bastards... as if we weren't all poor enough...

[DominiKing]

What the f0ck!!!!!! This is bullsh!t, I already live in one of the four other assh0les of new york (bronx, bk, queens, si) and now you're going to tax me for trying to get away from it through my PC? F0cking gheyness!

[DennyCrane]

This has been brought up before and for some reason no one thinks to check the Constitution

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Originally Posted by United States Constitution

Section 9 (5). No tax or duty shall be laid on articles exported from any state.

My notes on the Constitution say this: "In this sentence, exported means sent to other states or to foreign countries. The Southern States feared that the new government would tax their exports and that their economies would suffer as a result. This sentence forbids such a tax. However, Congress can prohibit shipment of certain items or regulate the conditions of their shipment."
Edit: A state tax like this is exempt you say? Let's read a little further

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Originally Posted by United States Constitution

Section 10 (2). No state shall, without the consent of the Congress, lay any imposts or duties on imports or exports, except what may be absolutely necessary for executing its inspection laws: and the net produce of all duties and imposts, laid by any state on imports or exports, shall be for the use of the treasury of the United States, and all such laws shall be subject to the revision and control of the Congress.

[MundaneRaptor]

I hate it when they write laws that contradict themselves...

[DigitalDD]

you know they make it hard to calculate any internet sales tax taxes you owe. there should be some lump sum version. ask a question did you purchase any whatever via the internet and not have to pay sales tax on it? if you answer yes you pay a lump sum tax based on your taxable income. it should work.