CA: Amazon Tax Bill Passes State Assembly

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California is vying for first place in the “Worst State for Business” contest. So far they are the clear leader in the contest and reaching for the gold!

retailers today, every internet transaction including private eBay sales tomorrow, just watch.
 
In order for this bill to become law, it will next have to pass the California Senate.

Supporters of the bill point out the unfair advantage that online retailers, who can avoid the 8.25% state tax, have over bricks and mortar retailers, whose products wind up costing more. Many major businesses support this bill, including Walmart, Home Depot, and Best Buy.
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California is vying for first place in the “Worst State for Business” contest. So far they are the clear leader in the contest and reaching for the gold!

retailers today, every internet transaction including private eBay sales tomorrow, just watch.
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Technically, consumers are already supposed to pay tax on online purchases. This law merely empowers the state to collect the taxes directly from the retailer, rather than requiring the consumer to pay the state during tax season.

The law only collects money that California is already legally entitled to. Did you pay your online sales tax this year? :tsktsk:

(My answer… ;))
 
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