[Heartnsoul]

An Internet Sales Tax might be coming our way !!

[BobnBev]

Originally Posted by Heartnsoul

An Internet Sales Tax might be coming our way !!

And the sky might be falling
And the Earth might get hit by an asteroid
And their might be an alligator in your toilet
And............well, you get the idea

Don't worry about it till it happens....

[Heartnsoul]

Being retired and on a Fixed income, I have to be concerned with any more taxes coming my way.

[JourneyOfLife]

Most states require sales tax whether the sale was made over the internet or in a local store.

That bill just empowers states to make sellers collect the tax and pay it to the states.

http://money.msn.com/business-news/a...ocid=ansmony11

[blueash]

If you spend 1000 over the internet this will cost you perhaps 70 in taxes. Of course the option would be to get rid of sales taxes and instead increase income taxes. The former is regressive and the later is progressive - some like sales taxes better than income taxes.

[janmcn]

Companies such as Wal-Mart have always collected sales tax on internet sales. It is time for Amazon to step up to the plate and collect sales tax.

Those people concerned about the nation's debt should welcome any new revenue to pay down that debt.

If a person on a fixed income can't afford to pay the tax, perhaps they should stop shopping on the internet.

[buggyone]

Originally Posted by janmcn

Companies such as Wal-Mart have always collected sales tax on internet sales. It is time for Amazon to step up to the plate and collect sales tax.

Those people concerned about the nation's debt should welcome any new revenue to pay down that debt.

If a person on a fixed income can't afford to pay the tax, perhaps they should stop shopping on the internet.

Exactly right! Most states have a sales tax with only 5 states not having one. Nothing wrong with having sales over the Internet taxed - in fact, it is an excellent idea.

Pay down the national debt and tax all sales - gun show sales should be taxed at 50%!

[JourneyOfLife]

Originally Posted by AutoBike

If it passes, businesses will have to keep track of internet sales tax rates from customers in 50 states and hundreds of municipalities with local taxes. It's a nightmare, IMO.

Interstate commerce is governed by federal law. It is a state tax issue. The law just clears the way for states to require businesses to collect the tax (even if the business does not have a physical presence in the state). States already require companies to collect the sales tax if the company that sells the product has "any" presence in the state.

Companies are already doing it in states where they have a physical presence. IOW, most should already have the basic system (software and computer) in place.

The legislation would extend the authority of U.S. states to
online sales outside their physical borders, though it would not
require them to do so. It would exempt merchants with online
annual out-of-state sales of $1 million or less.

UPDATE 4-U.S. Senate votes to move forward on bill taxing Internet sales | Reuters

[Villages PL]

Originally Posted by AutoBike

If it passes, businesses will have to keep track of internet sales tax rates from customers in 50 states and hundreds of municipalities with local taxes. It's a nightmare, IMO.

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.

[mulligan]

And the sales tax is voluntary

[Cantwaittoarrive]

I'm against taxes no matter what they are for or how they are collected.

[janmcn]

Originally Posted by Cantwaittoarrive

I'm against taxes no matter what they are for or how they are collected.

Hope you're not flying anytime soon as you could encounter three hour delays on the tarmac due to air traffic controller furloughs. Who knows if the food you're eating is safe? Do cuts to the military make you feel more safe?

Do you want your medicare claim processed in a timely manner? How about your social security check? How about your veteran's benefits? How about your tax refund?


All things people don't want to pay for, but scream to the high heavens when they are taken away.

[gomoho]

Originally Posted by janmcn

Hope you're not flying anytime soon as you could encounter three hour delays on the tarmac due to air traffic controller furloughs. Who knows if the food you're eating is safe? Do cuts to the military make you feel more safe?

Do you want your medicare claim processed in a timely manner? How about your social security check? How about your veteran's benefits? How about your tax refund?


All things people don't want to pay for, but scream to the high heavens when they are taken away.

I am willing to pay as long as I can be assured my money isn't being wasted and spent wisely to provide the service my tax dollars pay for. The problem is not paying the tax - it is seeing how it is then wasted.

[blueash]

Originally Posted by Cantwaittoarrive

I'm against taxes no matter what they are for or how they are collected.

Please get off the internet now. It is taxpayer funded and in large part was developed by military needs, another taxpayer funded organization. And stay off the streets, and don't use electricity, and I hope you have a private fire engine at the ready and personal security personnel. And I hope you don't get toxin filled water out of your pipes and perhaps your food will not be too contaminated. I have no idea what might end up in the pills you take, if you're on any pills, and good luck with your choice to opt out of taxes not matter what they are for or how they are collected.

[Golfingnut]

I save a lot of money buying off the internet, but I think I should be paying sales tax to Florida for it as I am using it here.