There are already 24 states that have made an agreement in collecting sales tax from retailers that fall under their respective tax jurisdictions, and it seems that Pennsylvania is vying for the 25th slot. In order to enforce a more fairly shared out tax burden, the Congress are expected to give the state its authorization… [Continue Reading]
Pennsylvania to Collect Internet Sales Tax. What Will Amazon Do?
October 17, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Amazon Brings Thousands of Jobs to TN
October 17, 2011 By Leave a Comment
With the most recent development in the state of Tennessee, it seems to show that Amazon is willing to negotiate on the buzzing issue on sales tax collection. A report revealed that TN Governor Bill Haslam has reached a deal with the online retailer giant whereby Amazon starts collecting sales tax in their state in… [Continue Reading]
Connecticut Goes After Amazon: Pay Your Taxes
October 10, 2011 By Leave a Comment
In the latest round of states trying to balance their budget on the back of Amazon, now Connecticut goes after Amazon: Pay Your Taxes. By now, the pattern is familiar. The state serves notice on Amazon that it wants to online giant to pay taxes. Amazon maintains it is not liable for taxes since it… [Continue Reading]
Newspaper Is Angry With The Amazon Deal
October 4, 2011 By 1 Comment
Yesterday, Amazon.com invited back its California affiliates known as Amazon Associates. Following its normal practice, Amazon cuts off Associates in states that want to charge Amazon sales tax. The states claim that since the Associate resides in the state, Amazon has an office in the state and must pay sales tax. Recently, California decided it… [Continue Reading]
Florida Eyes Amazon Tax Deal
October 3, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Retail giant Amazon.com recently struck a deal with the California legislature regarding sales tax. California and other states are looking to enrich their coffers and would like Amazon to cough it up. Amazon has long maintained that it does not have an office in California and therefore should not be liable for taxes. The states… [Continue Reading]