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Originally Posted by Villages PL
Brick and mortar stores collect sales taxes for the government, so why shouldn't the internet do the same? When I had my store in FL, I sold a trailer load of furniture to a man who was going to haul it back to Canada. Did I send those taxes to Canada? No, I sent the tax money to the state of FL.
So I don't understand why it's going to be a nightmare just because there are 50 states. If something is sold out of Florida, internet or otherwise, I would think the tax goes to Florida.
Brick and mortar stores have to compete with internet sales, so I think it's only fair that they both play by the same rules. Those who purchase on the internet should pay their fair share, in my opinion. No more free rides.
And I like the regressive tax aspect of it for the many who don't pay any income tax, and those who get tax credits. At least they will contribute something if they have to pay the sales tax.
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The sales tax goes to the state in which the buyer takes shipment. It is going to be a nightmare for smaller online businesses. For instance, sales to California would require withholding State tax plus taxes for one of 25 other taxing districts.
As far as fairness goes, online shopper pay shipping which is most often equivalent to the sales tax amount. Parity is already in place. Even when shipping is paid by seller, it is built into the price.
Brick and mortar stores will not see an increase in sales from this. The government may see an increase in income, but those that think the U.S. debt will decrease are dreaming.