[CSM]

This points out the obvious attitude of politicians. They think it is their money and any revenue drop is considered a loss. When they remember it is our money, things will change.......I'm not holding my breath.

[IYAS9YAS]

Idaho has had this for a long time. It was put in place to account for mail order catalog sales. Basically, it is a use tax, not a sales tax as for it to be sales tax, the sale has to be in Idaho.

Use tax applies on things that would be normally taxed under the sales tax rules but the sale didn't take place in Idaho. If a company has a physical presence in the state, they will charge you sales tax on your purchase over the net anyway, as they are required to by current law.

Most states have a use tax to go along with the sales tax to cover sales to you not made in the state.

As an aside, for all of those saying consumption tax is the most fair, then to consume and not pay the tax, it is a bit hypocritical. Don't get me wrong, I'm not for more taxes. It is just an observation.

[Bloody Sam Roberts]

When they remember it is our money, things will change.

That part of their brains is missing.