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  • Vanity post- Internet Tax question

    12/02/2007 12:58:37 PM PST · by MissEdie · 12 replies · 343+ views
    12-2-2007 | MissEdie
    Vanity question I have regarding the taxes paid on Internet shopping. Is it standard practice for a company to tax the shipping and handling charges? The reason I'm asking I just ordered something online and the company charged my taxes based on the amount that included the shipping and handling.
  • Amazon.com 2Q earnings fall nearly 58 pct.

    07/25/2006 11:47:41 PM PDT · by Proud_USA_Republican · 7 replies · 439+ views
    Seattle-Times ^ | 7/25/2006 | ALLISON LINN
    SEATTLE — Amazon.com Inc. said Tuesday that second-quarter earnings plunged nearly 58 percent as the online retailer focused on giving customers cheap or free shipping deals and investing in new technologies. Despite the hefty income drop, sales jumped 22 percent, which the company attributed to its focus on providing customers with things they want - such as the shipping deals. Amazon.com shares fell more than 12 percent in after-hours trading as the online retailer also said it planned to invest heavily in its new toy sales strategy and cut prices on many products. It also projected lower operating income for...