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Supreme Court rules states can collect sales tax for online purchases nationwide
Fox News ^ | 6/21/2018 | Bill Mears

Posted on 06/21/2018 9:54:25 AM PDT by Poison Pill

Online shoppers could find costs going up after the Supreme Court did away Thursday with a decades-old precedent limiting the ability of states to collect sales tax on certain out-of-state Internet purchases.

The 5-4 ruling called the current rules “unsound and incorrect.”

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TOPICS: Breaking News; Business/Economy; Constitution/Conservatism; Government
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To: rockrr

Now they’ll all charge sales tax so the incentive to use amazon has evaporated.


Nope.

I don’t use amazon because of the lack of sales tax (since I always get charged sales tax). I use it because their prices are good, they have a HUGE selection, and they are ridiculously convenient.

My daughters use them because, living in congested urban areas, they can shop from their computer and receive the item sometimes in less than an hour.

It’s not about the sales tax when I use amazon. But then, I’m in a state with a very low sales tax.


41 posted on 06/21/2018 10:28:21 AM PDT by robroys woman (So you're not confused, I'm using my wife's account.)
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To: Beagle8U
Online businesses will just relocate to a state with no sales tax.

The location of the seller is no longer relevant as of this morning. In most states, the sales tax is based upon the residence of the purchaser.

42 posted on 06/21/2018 10:28:35 AM PDT by Labyrinthos
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To: bigdaddy45

How can an on-line website collect sales taxes from a state that has no sales tax?


43 posted on 06/21/2018 10:29:13 AM PDT by SkyDancer ( ~ Just Consider Me A Random Fact Generator ~ Eat Sleep Fly Repeat ~)
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To: McGavin999

Yep.

It just struck me: Soon the IT departments and legal departments of states that have a sales tax will be hiring big time.

This is a jobs initiative. :-D


44 posted on 06/21/2018 10:29:23 AM PDT by robroys woman (So you're not confused, I'm using my wife's account.)
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To: rockrr
My home state of New Jersey has been taxing internet purchases for years (who'd have thunk it of them?). Still, Amazon thrives here. I always said I would pay shipping or I'd pay sales tax but I won't pay both. Amazon Prime solved that, you do pay shipping because there's a fee but it's small and comes with lots of extras.

Bottom line: I doubt people flee Amazon. Some maybe. Not a large percentage though. Time will tell.

45 posted on 06/21/2018 10:29:37 AM PDT by pepsi_junkie (Russians couldnt have done a better job destroying sacred American institutions than Democrats have)
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To: ridesthemiles

Why? They would still have to pay the sales tax for out of state online buyers.


46 posted on 06/21/2018 10:29:38 AM PDT by bigdaddy45
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To: Beagle8U

That would not help them at all. Businesses will still have to collect that sales tax for other states.


47 posted on 06/21/2018 10:31:04 AM PDT by Revel
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To: rockrr

Just think of all the high-dollar items that are sold online with no sales tax.

Riding mowers, outboard motors, UTV’s, etc. Those online businesses will have to relocate to no sales tax states.


48 posted on 06/21/2018 10:31:09 AM PDT by Beagle8U (Liberals can kiss my bitter clingers!)
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To: Poison Pill

They are two different provisions with two different meanings.


49 posted on 06/21/2018 10:31:17 AM PDT by Labyrinthos
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To: Poison Pill
Maybe I just wearing my tin foil hat, but the precedent of holding people responsible to uphold the laws of a state in which they don't reside and have never stepped foot in seems like it could be very dangerous....

For example...

Could say, California charge you with violating a state gun law banning internet gun sales because you happened to mention you have a gun for sale on Facebook, however you live in Texas where there is no such law, so your post was perfectly legal under Texas law. However because your Facebook account can be viewed in California just as easily, they determine you have an "electronic presence" in the state and issue a warrant for your arrest....

50 posted on 06/21/2018 10:31:18 AM PDT by apillar
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To: BushCountry
Someone will come up with a web solution or business solution to solve this problem, now that there is a need. Might be a good business to start.

A lot of people don't know that the Zip + 4 identifies your address, just code the tax according to zip + 4. Simple for bigger companies with elaborate computer systems.

I rarely go into town any more so we get plenty of stuff from Amazon and eBay, they never miss a beat on items, deliveries or prices. They both offer easy one click return prepaid, try that at your local store. Besides they have items our local stores don't know exist, of corse neither did I until I saw them on YouTube. 😀

To be honest you have to be selective on eBay.

51 posted on 06/21/2018 10:31:24 AM PDT by itsahoot (Welcome to the New USA where Islam is a religion of peace and Christianity is a mental disorder.)
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To: rockrr

Baloney. Online prices are still generally lower. And I get an infinitely larger selection. And I don’t have to drive all over town. I’ve been paying taxes on goods bought directly from Amazon for years anyway. This will present a compliance nightmare, but I don’t think will put a dent in online shopping.


52 posted on 06/21/2018 10:32:21 AM PDT by bigdaddy45
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To: Jim 0216

That would be an iron-clad argument against taxing commerce originating in another state . .

. . if the U.S. Constitution were still the law of the land, and adhered to by those elected and appointed to public office.

I worry less about foreign enemies nowadays than those of domestic origin.

We are in for some rough times, I fear.

53 posted on 06/21/2018 10:33:29 AM PDT by logician2u
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To: Labyrinthos

I don’t read it that way.


54 posted on 06/21/2018 10:33:30 AM PDT by Beagle8U (Liberals can kiss my bitter clingers!)
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To: SkyDancer

Which means it doesn’t impact Oregon residence at all. Duh.


55 posted on 06/21/2018 10:33:30 AM PDT by bigdaddy45
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To: Jim 0216

Sounds like they didn’t fight very hard.

This is an absolute travesty.

First and second amendments next to fall?


56 posted on 06/21/2018 10:35:08 AM PDT by robroys woman (So you're not confused, I'm using my wife's account.)
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To: Beagle8U

“Those online businesses will have to relocate to no sales tax states.”

Where in the ruling does it say that?


57 posted on 06/21/2018 10:35:21 AM PDT by Beagle8U (Liberals can kiss my bitter clingers!)
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To: Poison Pill

Personally I agree with this. The online economy is killing local and national businesses. This cause reduced sales tax income (the only fair tax) and eliminates jobs. Just like A.I. (automated ignorance) machines should help people do their jobs not take them away. I am so glad I’m old.


58 posted on 06/21/2018 10:35:56 AM PDT by Retvet (Retvet)
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To: Jim 0216

No Tax or Duty shall be laid on Articles exported from any State.
U.S. Constitution, Article I, Section 9, Clause 5.


Not to be a stickler, that reads that a state can’t levy a tax on its exports. How about its imports?


59 posted on 06/21/2018 10:36:08 AM PDT by robroys woman (So you're not confused, I'm using my wife's account.)
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To: CMAC51

Sales taxes can vary a great deal within a state, city, township, county etc. can tack on their amount.


60 posted on 06/21/2018 10:36:40 AM PDT by phormer phrog phlyer
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