Majority of states pressing for taxing all Internet sales

9news.com ^ | 6/3/2005 | Paror Farer,

[olde north church]

DENVER - 9News has learned that 43 states have joined together in a coalition to collect sales tax on all Internet purchases.

You already pay sales tax when you go online to buy from an established business like Eddie Bauer or Wal-Mart. But a lot of small Internet businesses and individual transactions float under the radar.

[SheLion]

Thanks for thinking of me Randall. Your's is the first ping I received.

Thanks so much!!!

[RandallFlagg]

No prob. I'm just wondering when the rude folks who invade our Puff Threads will chime in about this.

They probably won't.

[LostInBayport]

"North Carolina already taxes internet sales. When one files his NC tax return, he is supposed to declare and pay a "use tax" on all internet purchases or telephone catalog purchases for which taxes were not charged by the vendor. I understand a number of other states also do this."

I believe I noted this on the Massachusetts tax forms (shocking, I know). I recall reading somewhere (FR?) that it is only a small percentage of filers who actually report this. Even the tax collectors understand that it is basically a voluntary act. The only way I could see this being a problem for someone who doesn't report the internet/catalog purchases is in an audit situation, but even then can they inquire into your actual purchases?

[SheLion]

You have FReep mail!

[Gabz]

My apologies - I've been really distracted with some other stuff today.

[OKIEDOC]

No Way on Taxes for the Internet.

These damn blood sucking politicians believe they can take your money and do a better job of spending it for you.

Just Say No But Hell No.

[RandallFlagg]

Check this out.
You might appreciate it.

[olde north church]

Miss SheLion,
I apologize for not pinging. I don't have a ping list. NJ has a Use Tax.
Perhaps it's time for a "Tea Party" Ping List?
FReegards,
ONC

[EGPWS]

Politicians are tax junkies.

Interesting take on it agitator, however "junkiie" is a mite bit extreme donchya' think?

After all, while on the campaign trail, most politicians have stated that they won't touch that 45% I get to keep all for my own.

Junkies? Nah, just self absorbed, careless criminals with a twisted mindset as to how to maintain their power.

I think you may have been a little harsh in your depiction. ; )

[EGPWS]

"Government's view of the economy could be summed up in a few short phrases: If it moves, tax it. If it keeps moving, regulate it. And if it stops moving, subsidize it."

The man had vision didn't he?

Now, however "if it's corrupt, save it" can be added to his well thought out agenda.

[SheLion]

Miss SheLion,
I apologize for not pinging. I don't have a ping list. NJ has a Use Tax.
Perhaps it's time for a "Tea Party" Ping List?
FReegards,
ONC

Oh! That's ok.  I forgive you! :)

But honestly, the FEDS won't go along with this.  The FEDS being the "Postal Service."  They don't have the time nor the help to go over every piece of mail and boxes.  The lawmakers are sick in the head and they are way over the top!

Miss SheLion,
I apologize for not pinging. I don't have a ping list. NJ has a Use Tax.
Perhaps it's time for a "Tea Party" Ping List?
FReegards,
ONC

Oh! That's ok.  I forgive you! :)

But honestly, the FEDS won't go along with this.  The FEDS being the "Postal Service."  They don't have the time nor the help to go over every piece of mail and boxes.  The lawmakers are sick in the head and they are way over the top!

[SheLion]

If anyone wants on or off my ping list, please FReep mail me.

[EGPWS]

Article 1, Section 9 of the Constitution for the United States of America prohibits taxation of interstate commerce.

Yes, however that is an article and section that was valid loooong before the constitution achieved living and breathing status.

After all to some rules were meant to break.

[SheLion]

Just Say No But Hell No.

I order bags of tobacco and filtered tubes from the Net.  Have done this for months.  No trouble at all and I don't even have to sign for the box.  And I live in Maine!

[olde north church]

I was going to bring that up. The states governments are interfering with and prohibiting free interstate commerce.

[SheLion]

After all to some rules were meant to break.

Well, all of us that belong to Smoker's Rights and Forces are quite happy about this news.

[olde north church]

I quit smoking 2 + years ago. I was considering starting again, just for spite.

[Porterville]

[SheLion]

I quit smoking 2 + years ago. I was considering starting again, just for spite.

Don't do that, but if you do, roll your own so you aren't paying into the state (gluttons) coffers!!!

Well, here is one alternative:

Can't stand the high taxes?

Afraid to order off of the Internet?

Then start rolling your own!!!

I roll out a beautiful carton for a little under $8 dollars.  Premiums in my state are now up to $45-$50 a carton.  Can you imagine the money I have saved over the past 4 years since I now roll my own?  It's mind boggling.

under $50.00

$5.75 a bag

$1.99 for 200 filtered tubes

 
and

Smokers United

Roll Your Own Tobacco Store

Roll Your Own Magazine

[SheLion]

What the hell is THAT?