No matter where you moved, this tax will be instituted in your state, soon. Thanks, New York.
I live in Arizona, which I hope doesn’t institute such a tax (especially since I bet Gov. Napolitano would probably love to fund her pet projects. She already supports a proposal to raise the state sales tax here.)
I know many internet sites (including Amazon, which has a warehouse in Phoenix) have warehouses here. I guess theoretically the states in which online retailers’ warehouses are located could be taxed if the states really wanted to, but most retailers process the orders in their home state. Besides, it is likely for retailer to have stuff shipped from other states, even if they have a warehouse in your state. Therefore, I think taxing online retailers’ sales could be a bit complex of a question, especially due to the involvement of interstate commerce.
Let’s hope most other states keep the internet tax free, and hope that the federal government keeps it that way (especially as the Dems strengthen their control of the legislative branch and look for new taxing possibilities).